Unit 40 Colorado Elk Hunt

Elk Unit 40 in Colorado is every bit as good as the famed units that make up the northwest corner. WTA TAGS has teamed up with one of the most reputable elk outfitters in Unit 40 who has thousands of premium, private land elk acres under his control. This makes it one of the highest-quality elk hunts in the state! This hunt has produced many bulls over 340″ B&C. Expert 1×1 guide service, premium private land in one of Colorado’s best elk units, modern log cabin accommodations, and superb meals round out one of WTA TAGS top recommendations for big bulls in Colorado.

The terrain on this hunt will vary greatly depending on the season hunted. During the archery, muzzleloader, first rifle, and second rifle hunts that cover September and October, one can expect to be at higher elevations ranging from 7,000–9,500 feet in high mountain plateaus and ridges. Here, intermittent meadows are found among timber tracts primarily made up of fir, spruce, and aspens. As the rut ends and seasons change, the bulls will move into lower-elevation rolling hills with intermittent steep, ledged canyons. Much of this area only contains shorter pine, pinyon, oak, and big sage making the country appear very open.

Archery and muzzleloader hunts will take place at the heart of the rut and use a mixture of calling, spot and stalk, and wallow hole hunting. Bulls can be receptive to calling into the first rifle season but this will vary from year to year. Traditionally the first and second rifle hunts will be primarily spot-and-stalk hunts that will require many hours atop vantage points glassing for bulls. The late rifle hunts are often overlooked but this is a sleeper hunt in terms of trophy potential and overall hunt quality. The low desert lends itself to glassing these big bulls up from long distances and then making a stalk. Hunts can be tailored to individual physical preference but hunters can expect to hike 2–4 miles daily. Physically, the late rifle hunts are easier as they take place in lower elevations and typically require less hiking.

If you have questions about this hunt, have drawn a tag and now wish to locate the right outfitter, or would like assistance applying into the Colorado elk draw, please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-8247 or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com.