Located north of Meeker and south of Maybell in Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado Unit 211 ranks high in hunting success rates, especially mule deer and antelope. In addition to this success, Unit 211 Colorado is a favorite of hunters for its easy terrain and ease of drawing deer tags and OTC elk tags. For more Colorado Unit 211 hunting information, check out the Info for Cities Near Unit 211 section on the right.
In the earlier seasons, begin your scouting above the timberline and near water sources, as this is where deer congregate in the warmer temperatures. As winter progresses, the herds will begin moving into the lower altitudes. Archery and muzzleloader tags drawn for this unit are also valid in Units 11, 13, 22, 131 and 231. An add-on bear tag is available for purchase when holding an archery or muzzleloader mule deer tag. Keep in mind that the late season hunting grounds will be shared with elk hunters. There are a great number of elk hunters, since the tags are available OTC.
| Archery | 50% |
| Muzzle Loader | 55% |
| 2nd Rifle | 60% |
| 3rd Rifle | 70% |
| 4th Rifle | 70% |
| Average Quality | 140″ – 160″ |
| Trophy Potential | 170″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio | 33:100 |
Elk hunting has proven successful in Unit 211 Colorado, especially in the earlier seasons since the elk are actively moving through the unit during this time. Archery and rifle season elk tags are available OTC and muzzleloader tags are limited-draw. The arid climate of this unit causes elk to spend a considerable amount of their day searching for water during the warmer months.
| Archery | 25% |
| Muzzle Loader | 25% |
| 1st Rifle | 35% |
| 2nd Rifle | 20% |
| 3rd Rifle | 18% |
| 4th Rifle | 20% |
| Average Quality | 240″ – 280″ |
| Trophy Potential | 300″+ |
| Bull to Cow Ratio | 26:100 |
Unit 211 Colorado has a stronghold on its antelope hunting success rates. The tags are a bit harder to draw than deer or elk tags for this unit, but for a good reason. The antelope numbers are very well-maintained from year to year. Unit 211 offers stretches of shrub-covered foothills and flat prairieland. Colorado GMU 211 offers about a 1 : 1 ratio for public and private land, so be sure to stay informed on property lines.
| Archery | 55% |
| Muzzle Loader | 85% |
| Rifle | 90% |
| Average Quality | 60″ – 65″ |
| Trophy Potential | 70″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio | 51:100 |
Total Acreage: 276,000 acres over 431 square miles
Total Public Land: 125,000 acres or 45%
Land Ownership Mix: 55% Private; 45% Public; BLM: 107,840 acres; State: 10,112 acres
Species: Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer, Moose, Pronghorn
Elevation Variances: 5,957 ft. to 8,688 ft.
Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate
Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 12% evergreen forest, 64% shrub/scrub, and 18% deciduous forest
Unit 211 Boundaries: (Moffat, Rio Blanco County Colorado) bounded on North by US-South Highway 40 and Yampa River; on East by Colorado 13/789; on South by White River; on West by Strawberry Creek-Deception Creek Road
The terrain of Unit 211 Colorado consists of an easily-traveled landscape full of mesas, valleys, foothills and flatlands. The rolling ridges, basins, creek bottoms and prairieland provide habitat ideal for deer, elk and antelope. The elk tend to move into the smaller crevices, especially as hunting pressure increases. The elk herd will begin migrating out of the unit as the winter ramps up. The antelope stick to the grasslands and rolling hills. The mule deer make their own way depending on the weather patterns and seasonal changes. Hunters are able to hunt this unit, no matter what physical shape they may be in.
Primarily a scrub-covered unit consisting of sagebrush, mountain mahogany, oak varieties and pinyon-juniper woodlands, Unit 211 Colorado caters to the wildlife of the area. The pinyon-juniper trees provide an important winter diet of its leaves, fruit and seeds to antelope, deer and elk. The mountain mahogany is a huge part of the mule deer’s diet, at all times of the year. The vegetation provides the big game with a sense of security, as they shy away from the main roads and heavy populated areas.
Access within Colorado Unit 211 can be limited due to the private land stretches. However, there is an elaborate Meeker Trail System in the southern portion of the unit. Sulphur Creek Rd, Lions Canyon, Rd and CO-9 are three notable major roads that wind throughout the unit and can connect hunters with hunting areas.
