At a Glance
1,014Square Miles
49.7%Public Land
5,760 - 11,710Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Great trout fly fishing in the South Platte River
- Buy a bear tag
- Afternoons are often windy
- Thunderstorms often hit after noon
- Carry good land ownership maps
Hunters generally find Unit 58 in Colorado to have challenging terrain that requires thorough planning and preparation. The unit is known for its unpredictable weather and mixed topography, which includes dense forests and open meadows, making scouting trips highly recommended to understand game patterns. Draw odds vary, and those inexperienced with the area might need guidance to increase chances of success. Overall, seasoned hunters emphasize the importance of physical fitness and adaptive strategies to navigate and hunt effectively in this diverse environment.
A patchwork of state, national forest, BLM and private land about 35-60 miles west of Colorado Springs, this unit has access issues because of private land. Mule deer are increasing in number and quality. Elk herds build in November as animals migrate here to escape hunters in surrounding units.
This unit produces some good mule deer, but hunting is difficult due to heavy timber in many areas, especially on public land. Antelope also get big, particularly on private land. Hunters take a good number of bigger bull elk with most big bulls taken on private ranches. Private land impedes access to some public tracts.