CO Elk Unit 104

CO 104 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 104 spans nearly a million acres across a 3,000-foot elevation band (4,952–7,878 ft), but hunting opportunity is severely constrained: only 13% of the unit sits on public land. The majority is private, requiring permission to hunt. Hunters should expect to spend significant time glassing and hiking public parcels, or secure private-land access before the season opens. The elevation range supports both lower-elevation piñon-juniper and mid-to-high-country mixed conifer habitat, creating diverse elk ecology but fragmented access. Herd Quality The unit maintains an average, well-managed bull:cow ratio of 27:100 based..