CO Elk Unit 37

CO 37 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 37 spans a 7,256-foot elevation band, from lower foothill country at ~7,000 ft to alpine terrain above 14,000 ft. This vertical relief creates diverse habitat: lower-elevation ponderosa and mixed-conifer zones support concentrated elk movement during season, while high parks and tundra provide summer range and refuge during hunting pressure. Three-quarters of the unit is public land, offering substantial backcountry opportunity for self-reliant hunters willing to climb. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 41:100 bull:cow ratio, which is above-average and strong — indicating good recruitment of bull-age elk and..