At a Glance
500Square Miles
47.6%Public Land
6,400 - 10,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bearproof your camp
- Preseason scouting increases hunter success
- Get away from roads
Unit 4, Colorado, garners mixed reviews from hunters, primarily due to the challenging terrain and fluctuating game activity. Many suggest that the unit's high-altitude areas require good physical preparation and emphasize the importance of scouting during different seasons to understand elk behavior effectively. Draw odds are seen as competitive, highlighting the need for strategic planning and application timing. Hunters also advise focusing efforts on less trafficked areas to increase the chances of a successful hunt, pointing to the value of adaptability and readiness to adjust plans based on real-time conditions.
This unit is found in northwest Colorado and features decent public access. Good populations of deer, elk, and antelope can be found here although trophy potentials rarely amount to anything jaw dropping. Hunting pressure can be tough during the OTC seasons and hunters will need to plan for this.
Recent winter storms have taken tolls on all animal populations in this unit. But, desirable spring conditions have been great for fawn/calf recruitment. It may take several years for herd densitites and trophy qaulity to return to normal levels.