CO Elk Unit 40

CO 40 — Terrain & Hunt Character CO 40 spans nearly 475,000 acres across northwest Colorado, with elevation ranging from 4,300 to 9,700 feet and 68% public land access. This mixed-elevation unit offers both lower-country sagebrush and aspen alongside high-country terrain, creating diverse habitat across a substantial landscape. The presence of public land throughout gives DIY hunters genuine opportunity to scout and access elk country without mandatory outfitter partnership. Elk in this unit concentrate at elevation—historical reports place herds above 8,000 feet during primary hunting season. The broader unit terrain supports varied approaches: lower drainages and transition zones early..