CO Elk Unit 47

CO 47 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access CO 47 spans 188,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range from 6,590 to 14,161 feet, encompassing both high-country alpine terrain and lower-elevation transition zones. Ninety-four percent public land provides exceptional access freedom — nearly the entire unit is huntable without permission hassles. Forty-four percent wilderness means a substantial portion requires backcountry effort, but the remaining terrain offers trail access and pack-in feasibility for hunters willing to move vertically or distance from trailheads. The extreme elevation spread supports diverse elk habitat: lower drainages hold early-season animals and offer easier access during September..