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GMU 581 - Park, Teller, and Fremont Counties

GMU 581 - Park, Teller, and Fremont Counties

This unit tends to be a winter concentration area for elk, especially the western and northeastern portion of the unit. In the northeast, look toward Dome Rock SWA and Sheep Rock. In the west, look toward Witcher Mountain and Cap Rock Ridge.

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GMU 391 - Jefferson County

GMU 391 - Jefferson County

Elk herds within the Central Front Range are either residential or seasonally migratory. Residential herds are found year-round at low to moderate elevations.

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GMU 29 - Boulder, Jefferson, and Gilpin Counties

GMU 29 - Boulder, Jefferson, and Gilpin Counties

Most low to mid elevation elk ranges are on private land or parks and open space lands that are generally are not open to hunting. Most public land hunting is at the mid to high elevation ranges.

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GMU 125 - Crowley, Kiowa, Bent, and Otero Counties

GMU 125 - Crowley, Kiowa, Bent, and Otero Counties

The elevation in this area ranges from 4,538 to 3,642 feet. The terrain is Level to gently rolling. The vegetation consists of Short-grass prairie with limited farmland and cottonwood riparian.

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GMU 511 - Teller, El Paso, and Park Counties

GMU 511 - Teller, El Paso, and Park Counties

Elk found just about anywhere in the unit. Look for elk in the Trout Creek drainage. During early seasons, look for elk near South Beaver Creek and Rampart Reservoir.

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GMU 214 - Routt County

GMU 214 - Routt County

Domestic sheep grazing typically occurs on parts of the Routt National Forest through the months of August and September. Elk will typically avoid areas actively used by sheep but often are not far away.

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GMU 63 - Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose Counties

GMU 63 - Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose Counties

If there is no snow, elk will likely be scattered throughout the high elevation landscape. Hunters will be most successful by walking along transition areas up high. When snow falls in November, herds move quickly to lower elevations on the western ends o

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GMU 45 - Eagle and Pitkin Counties

GMU 45 - Eagle and Pitkin Counties

As hunting pressure increases, they seek the deeper canyons and dark timber areas way from roads. Concentrating on the large stands of dark timber and the larger wilderness areas will increase your chance of finding a big bull on public lands.

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GMU 79 - Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties

GMU 79 - Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties

Elk hunting is good but requires hunters to pursue animals in challenging terrain. Overall success rates for elk hunters in unlimited units in the San Luis Valley are generally lower than the statewide average.

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GMU 81 - Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, and Rio Grande Counties

GMU 81 - Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, and Rio Grande Counties

Elk hunting is good but requires hunters to pursue animals in challenging terrain. Overall success rates for elk hunters in unlimited units in the San Luis Valley are generally lower than the statewide average. Weather is a dominant factor for hunters.

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GMU 39 - Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Park Counties

GMU 39 - Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Park Counties

Elk herds within the Central Front Range GMUs are either residential or seasonally migratory. Residential herds are found year-round at low to moderate elevations.

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GMU 4 - Moffat and Routt Counties

GMU 4 - Moffat and Routt Counties

Elk are plentiful throughout the Upper Yampa area. Licenses are also readily available, but hunters should not rely on leftover license availability as these herds approach population objective.

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GMU 681 - Saguache County

GMU 681 - Saguache County

Elk hunting is good but requires hunters to pursue animals in challenging terrain. Overall success rates for elk hunters in unlimited units in the San Luis Valley are generally lower than the statewide average. Weather is a dominant factor for hunters. Sn

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GMU 441 - Moffat and Routt Counties

GMU 441 - Moffat and Routt Counties

Elk are plentiful throughout the Upper Yampa area. Licenses are also readily available, but hunters should not rely on leftover license availability as these herds approach population objective.

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GMU 40 - Mesa County

GMU 40 - Mesa County

Bulls will be bugling from mid-Sept through 1st rifle opening weekend. Elk are widely distributed. Most stay high until hunting pressure pushes them to lower elevations and less accessible drainages.

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GMU 59 - Pueblo, Fremont, El Paso, and Teller Counties

GMU 59 - Pueblo, Fremont, El Paso, and Teller Counties

There is better elk hunting in Teller County portion of unit. However, terrain is very steep and heavily forested. Early seasons, archery and muzzleloader, see success above timberline.

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GMU 49 - Lake, Park, and Chaffee Counties

GMU 49 - Lake, Park, and Chaffee Counties

Most elk are found on the Fairplay side of the mountain range. Herds are increasing near Leadville. Weston Pass is a good area to hunt because it is in between summer and wintering grounds.

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GMU 68 - Saguache County

GMU 68 - Saguache County

Elk hunting is good but requires hunters to pursue animals in challenging terrain. Overall, success rates for elk hunters in unlimited units in the San Luis Valley are generally lower than the statewide average. Weather is a dominant factor for hunters.

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GMU 32 - Garfield County

GMU 32 - Garfield County

Good cow hunting opportunities. The best hunting is in remote areas, mostly at high elevations, where the elk tend to hold up in pockets of green timber and aspen.

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GMU 123 - El Paso and Pueblo Counties

GMU 123 - El Paso and Pueblo Counties

The elevation in this area ranges from 5,151 to 4,528 feet. The terrain is Level to gently rolling. The vegetation consists of Shortgrass prairie with some farmland and cottonwood/willow riparian.

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