Colorado elk unit · GMU 49
Buffalo Peaks · East Park
The next valley over. Wide-open South Park country, higher elevation, harder access.
About GMU 49
Colorado Game Management Unit 49 sits in the South Park, spanning Park county. The terrain runs from 9,000 – 12,500 ft, with the primary big game being Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer, pronghorn.
Borders our home unit on the west. Different country profile — alpine basin vs. canyon system.
Tags & draw odds
- Archery: Pref pt 0–1
- Rifle 2: Pref pt 1–3
- Rifle 3: Pref pt 1–2
Where Elk Glade fits in
Elk Glade Outfitters runs primarily in GMU 59, not this unit — but we know the surrounding country and the regional draw landscape. If you have a tag here or you’re building points toward one, get in touch and we’ll talk through the strategy. If you don’t draw, we may have a 59 slot.
Plan a hunt
Need help with the 49draw, or want a 59 slot if it doesn’t come through?
Send us a note with what tag you’re applying for and your dates — we’ll walk through the draw strategy and let you know what’s open at Elk Glade.



