At a Glance
198Square Miles
56%Public Land
8,500 - 10,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Find creative ways to hunt around private land
- Close to Rocky Mountain National Park
- Hunt half a mile or farther from roads to increase odds
- Glass at dawn and dusk
Hunters discussing Colorado's Unit 27 highlight its challenging terrain, noting steep landscapes that demand physical readiness. The unit's elk populations are reportedly healthy, but they move frequently between private and public land, impacting accessibility and hunting strategy. Seasonality plays a significant role, with early seasons being more favorable for spotting and stalking due to less pressured game. For those looking to improve their odds, preparation and understanding herd movement patterns can significantly enhance the success of hunts in this complex yet promising area.
A mixture of private and public property, this unit is the east side of the Gore Range and its foothills northwest of Kremmling. Hunters with no preference points can draw deer tags for most seasons and can buy some elk tags over the counter.
Deer and elk have enough private land, wilderness and dense cover that some bucks and bulls survive several hunting seasons and reach trophy size though most hunters see much smaller animals. Hunters who get away from roads and hike around private property take some good animals and those who hunt private property have better chances of taking animals.