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Unit 22 Elk Hunting, Colorado

Roan Plateau, Northwest Colorado. Here's the terrain, access, and license picture, plus how to hunt it under pressure.

RegionRoan Plateau, Northwest Colorado
Public landPredominantly BLM (White River Field Office), with some State Land
Elevationroughly 5,300 to 8,900 ft
2026 licenseConfirm the exact 2026 license type on the current CPW brochure before you buy.

The country

A semi-arid plateau of deeply incised canyons and long mesas with cliffs; pinyon-juniper and sage cover the lower elevations while higher benches hold sage mixed with aspen and some dark timber.

Access and pressure

Highly accessible public-land unit with an extensive trail and county-road network, though rain turns roads to mud and high-country snow can close them.

How to hunt Unit 22

Early in the season glass water sources and canyon heads, and use the deep, steep canyons to separate yourself from road-accessible pressure.

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Terrain, forest, and elevation details are drawn from public land and habitat sources. License types change year to year, so always confirm a unit's current status and boundaries on the official Colorado Parks and Wildlife big game brochure before you buy. ScoutIQ forecasts are confidence-weighted, not guarantees.

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