Good deer and elk populations are present here and hunters who are willing to put in the time can find some great opportunities. Much of the later season hunting will take place in and around private lands and hunters will need to be prepared to accurately map out private boundaries. The eastern side of the unit contains a good deal of public land and there are some great opportunities to escape the crowds here.

A hunter who puts forth the effort and energy to get a few miles from roads or hunts private land will have a chance a great buck during their hunt. The Gunnison National Forest is extremely difficult terrain, requiring hunters to be in excellent shape. Colorado Route 92 divides elk summer and winter ranges.