CO Elk Unit 681

CO 681 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 681 spans 284,000+ acres of high-elevation terrain (7,675–13,246 ft) with excellent public-land access—92% of the unit is public, predominantly national forest. This high-elevation landscape offers rugged alpine and subalpine habitat with limited private inholdings, making it accessible for self-guided hunters willing to navigate steep, remote terrain. Proximity to towns and motorized access varies by drainage; most hunting will require significant foot travel into backcountry. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average bull:cow ratio of 20:100. This indicates moderate harvest pressure on bulls and a herd composition skewed..