With a total elk population of 280,000, more than 22.7 million acres of public hunting land and a generous license system, do-it-yourself elk hunters can find plenty of public land hunting opportunities throughout Colorado. Four years ago, we were driving through some country roads outside of Craig, Colorado, scouting for elk. Colorado is home to hundreds of expansive hunting territories ranging along the beautiful Rocky Mountains and into the surrounding land. Using our Colorado Atlas, we found a block of BLM land and let our bird dog out to stretch her legs. We got two bulls, a large 6x5 and a 6x4. The Colorado … It was an amazing Colorado elk hunting public land experience. 10 Best Public Lands for Elk (And How to Hunt Them) The kings of the deer family thrive on large ranges of land. Colorado is in the heart of Western American elk territory and offers areas with various elk populaces, and options that will warrant particular skill levels. Colorado elk hunting public land: Success in unit 61. Many public areas offer plenty of room for both elk and the hunters who roam for them. Within a hundred yards of the car, she flushed a covey of sage grouse.