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Unit 44 Elk Hunting, Colorado

Eagle County, Central Colorado. Here's the terrain, access, and license picture, plus how to hunt it under pressure.

RegionEagle County, Central Colorado
Public landWhite River National Forest, including part of the Holy Cross Wilderness
Elevationroughly 6,000 ft rising to 12,500 ft alpine
2026 licenseConfirm the exact 2026 license type on the current CPW brochure before you buy.

The country

Vegetation runs from sage and pinyon at low elevations up through aspen and timber to alpine, with terrain less rugged than many neighboring units. Much of the winter range near the valley towns is private.

Access and pressure

A high public-land share plus a mix of easy-to-reach and remote areas gives options, though private winter range along the valley limits low-elevation access.

How to hunt Unit 44

Use the more moderate terrain to cover ground and locate elk, then push into the quieter pockets and Holy Cross Wilderness edges to escape road-hunting 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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