At a Glance
560Square Miles
76.2%Public Land
7,156 - 11,003Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Bring a rod for fishing in the Laramie River
- Cache La Poudre River is wild and scenic
Hunters frequently note that Unit 8 in Colorado presents a challenging yet rewarding hunting environment. The unit is characterized by diverse terrain, which requires some scouting and understanding of game movement patterns, particularly during early versus late season hunts. Many emphasize the importance of preparing for variable weather conditions and suggest targeting less-traveled areas to encounter more wildlife. The insights shared underscore the value of detailed planning and adaptability to increase success rates in this unit.
About 40 miles west of Fort Collins are the Roosevelt National Forest and the Laramie Mountains, where numerous herds of elk and mule deer can be found. Some antelope dwell in the northwest corner near Wyoming, but most of them tend to stay on private land.
This unit was largely burned during the 2020 Cameron Peak Hunters should be aware that the landscape will be vastly different in areas and animal movements and habits may have changed.