CO Elk Unit 391

CO 391 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access CO 391 spans 177,783 acres across a substantial elevation range (5,150–9,121 ft), from foothill to high country. However, public land comprises only 15% of the unit—the majority is private. This severely constrains hunter freedom and routing. Success here depends on scouting private-land access agreements well in advance or hunting the limited public ground strategically. High-elevation terrain offers traditional elk country, but low public-land availability means crowding on accessible public sections and long waits for permission slips. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 34:100—a well-managed herd composition..