CO Elk Unit 682

CO 682 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 682 spans mid-elevation terrain between 7,500–8,000 feet across 163,000 acres. With only 27% public land, access is heavily constrained by private holdings. Hunters will need to identify public parcels in advance and expect significant navigation around private boundaries. The moderate elevation supports mixed conifer and aspen habitat typical of Colorado's central mountains. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a below-average bull:cow ratio of 16:100, reflecting moderate to heavy harvest pressure on the bull population. This is characteristic of accessible Colorado units with limited public land—bulls are pursued aggressively..