At a Glance
1,300Square Miles
84.6%Public Land
8,300 - 9,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Hunt downhill off of Divide Road
- Heavy ATV traffic
- Dense cover
- Tree stands are effective
- Be prepared for drastic weather changes
Hunters discussing Unit 61 in Colorado highlight its challenging yet rewarding hunting landscape. They commend the terrain's diverse structure, which requires physical readiness and strategic navigation. Insights emphasize the importance of understanding animal movement patterns and adjusting tactics accordingly, particularly during seasonal changes. Hunters generally find the draw odds tough, but the unit's potential for success encourages well-prepared and patient individuals to persist.
A premier destination for elk and mule deer hunters, the western half of the Uncompahgre Plateau comprises most of this unit, which runs about 70 miles from Gateway near the Utah line all the way to Placerville. Hunters need many preference points to draw elk or mule deer tags.
This unit consistently yields big elk and mule deer. Hunter success is good even though hunters must deal with dense cover and few hike more than a mile from roads. The muzzleloader elk season offers a good chance to take a trophy class bull.