CO Elk Unit 16

CO 16 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 16 spans 7,970–11,938 ft across 204,858 acres with 55% public land and 15% wilderness. The elevation range supports both lower-country access corridors and high-alpine terrain, providing diverse hunting options across a mix of national forest and private ground. Public-land hunters will find solid opportunity, though the 15% wilderness component means some productive areas require foot travel away from road corridors. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 26:100, indicating a well-managed elk population typical of Colorado's front-range units. This ratio reflects moderate breeding-stock density with..