At a Glance
Elk, mule deer and antelope are rebounding from the severe winter of 2007/2008 in this huge unit, which includes hundreds of square miles of public property managed by the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service from Gunnison south to high peaks in La Garita Wilderness.
Trophy size bucks may never fully recover from the severe winter of 2007-2008, yet hunters are beginning to take some great bucks again. Elk hunting is much better here than in many other units because tags are limited for all seasons. Pronghorns also are bigger here than in many other parts of the state.
Quick Tips
- Bring a fishing rod for trout fishing
- ATV riding is popular
- A GPS unit and land ownership maps are helpful
- Lots of recreational hikers at high elevations
- Hunt low if it snows

