Colorado Unit 40 Hunting Information

INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 40
Located in Mesa County, southwest of Grand Junction and on the western side of Colorado, bordering eastern Utah is Unit 40. Considering that this area is inundated with private land (58%), the mule deer and elk population are going strong and able to produce mature bucks and bulls. This unit measures at a grand scale of 750 square miles. The northern area is most often referred to as Glade Park and the southern area proclaimed as Pinon Mesa. Combined with its attractive hunting success rates, this unit also appeals to hunters for its trophy potential for mule deer and elk alike. In Grand Junction, there is also a CPW Office located with tons of hunting information for Colorado Unit 40. Along with a mule deer or elk tag, Unit 40 qualifies for an add-on OTC archery or muzzleloader bear license. There are 4 Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) in Unit 40, each contributing a natural and untouched habitat for mule deer and elk. Hunting is permitted in the WSA, but be sure to verify the rules and regulations of where you plan on hunting.

SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 40
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
Archery 50%
Muzzle Loader 72%
2nd Rifle 60%
3rd Rifle 80%
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 40 Colorado
Average Quality 160″ – 180″
Trophy Potential 180″+
Buck to Doe Ratio 35:100
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INFO: Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 40
Unit 40 is a legendary trophy class elk unit averaging 320” – 350” and trophy potential at a staggering 360” and up! The number of tags that are issued is limited, thereby reducing the overall hunting pressure of the unit. The prohibition of OTC elk tags in Unit 40 also contributes to maintaining control of the hunting pressure. Lower hunting pressure helps mature the elk to a larger size and makes hunting more enjoyable. Unit 40 provides resources that offer year-round sustainability for the elk population. Therefore, the elk do not typically migrate out of the unit.

SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 40
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 48%
Muzzle Loader 45%
1st Rifle 70%
2nd Rifle 65%
3rd Rifle 50%
4th Rifle 45%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 40 Colorado
Average Quality 320″ – 350″
Trophy Potential 360″+
Bull to Cow Ratio 26:100
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INFO: Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 40
Unit 40 provides an antelope oasis with its vast meadows full of alfalfa, blended grass species, and abundant water sources. The terrain is predominantly flat and the climate is drier. Groves of desert shrubbery such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper paint the landscape where the antelope roam. The archery tags for antelope are available OTC, so you can either solely hunt for antelope in Unit 40 or purchase an OTC tag to complement a deer or elk hunt.

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