CO Elk Unit 741

CO 741 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 741 spans nearly 310,000 acres across a mid-to-high-elevation range (5,900–9,000 ft), with 81% public land providing strong hunter access. The unit's considerable size and public ownership create ample opportunity for scouting and self-reliant hunting, though terrain varies significantly with elevation. Higher drainages support alpine and subalpine habitat; lower slopes offer mixed forest and transition zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a below-average bull:cow ratio of 16:100, signaling moderate to heavy harvest pressure on the bull population. This ratio reflects a well-hunted unit where mature bulls are actively..