At a Glance
Mesa Verde National Park and part of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation south of Cortez are in this unit, which supports healthy herds of mule deer and elk on Haycamp Mesa and other parts of the San Juan National Forest east and northeast of Dolores.
Hunters on public land have a good chance of finding big bull elk. There is good public access in the north.
Quick Tips
- Be mobile and willing to move camp
- Hunt away from roads and main trails
- Expect to see other hunters
- Weather and temperature influence elevations of animals
- Let optics cover the ground for you

