CO Elk Unit 444

CO 444: Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access Unit 444 spans 5,700 to 13,100 feet across 237,000 acres in northwest Colorado's high-country terrain. Nearly 70% of the unit is public land, offering solid access for foot-mobile hunters. The elevation range supports diverse habitat from mid-slope mixed conifer to alpine tundra, typical of Colorado's mountain elk country. Terrain is steep and variable—expect significant elevation gain and challenging pack-in distances on the higher ridges, but more manageable terrain at lower elevations where public access concentrates. Herd Quality Wildlife surveys show an average bull:cow ratio of 22:100—a below-average composition indicating moderate..