CO Elk Unit 86

CO 86 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 86 spans 6,169–14,036 ft across 317,569 acres with 58.5% public land and 25% wilderness. The broad elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower-country transition zones to high alpine terrain. Moderate public-land access (58.5%) provides reasonable opportunity for foot-traffic hunting, though quarter of the unit is designated wilderness — plan accordingly for access logistics and any guide requirements under Colorado law. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an 18:100 bull:cow ratio, which is below average. This indicates moderate harvest pressure or a naturally younger age structure. Hunters should expect..