Where the eastern plains meets the Rockies northwest of Alamosa, this unit has elk, deer and a few antelope. Much of the low terrain in the east is private agricultural land.

This area produces mule deer, elk and pronghorns. There is good road access through most of the area and private lands on east side of unit.

Elevations are mostly between 8,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation with the lows at 7,500 feet and some peaks exceeding 12,000 feet. Much of the unit is covered in high ridges between creek drainages, and valleys are on those ridges. The eastern third is mostly flat with some gentle foothills.

Low elevations—Flats with rolling hills covered in sagebrush, grass, pinyon pines and juniper trees. Agricultural fields are in the valley floor, and a few scattered cottonwood trees grow along the creeks. Middle elevations—Slopes are heavily forested with spruce and fir trees mixed with large, scattered aspen groves. On ridge tops are flats covered with grass and wildflowers. High elevations—Grass wildflowers and loose rock scrabble cover steep slopes.

Much of the unit has good public road access. A few well-maintained roads branch into primitive four-wheel-drive roads and ATV trails. Some routes are impassable in wet or snowy weather.

Most hunters camp along roads on public ground. Several good places to camp are at high elevations near roads. Del Norte and Monte Vista are the only nearby towns with hotels.

The Windsor Hotel

Monte Villa Inn

Applelodge Bed & Breakfast

Best Western Movie Manor