CO Elk Unit 371

CO 371 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 371 spans 109,940 acres of high-elevation terrain (7,900–13,500 ft), with 87% public land and 69% wilderness. This is rugged, remote country—the wilderness component means significant portions require serious physical effort and multi-day pack-in strategy. Access concentrates on the remaining 31% non-wilderness public land and valley approaches; high-elevation basins and ridges are deep backcountry. Expect established trail networks in accessible areas, but the majority of productive elk habitat sits miles from trailheads. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average bull:cow ratio of 41:100—a strong herd composition indicating balanced..