CO Elk Unit 411

CO 411 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 411 spans nearly 147,000 acres across a substantial elevation band (4,905–10,886 ft), from lower piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine country through mixed conifer zones to high alpine. With 66% public land, the unit offers reasonable hunter access, though the remaining private acreage—often in productive river bottoms and transition zones—can concentrate animals. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat types and allows hunters flexibility in choosing terrain and conditions across the season. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an average/well-managed herd with a 28:100 bull:cow ratio. This stable ratio reflects moderate..