CO Elk Unit 23

CO 23 — Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access CO 23 spans 271,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (6,093–10,096 ft), from foothill and mid-elevation forest to high alpine. Half the unit sits on public land, offering meaningful access for unguided hunters willing to work for it. The remaining private acreage creates a mixed landscape where access negotiation or PLO (Private Land Open) tag opportunities may extend hunting prospects, though significant landlocked parcels exist in the unit. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio (21:100), indicating moderate harvest pressure or a herd skewed toward cows. This..