Colorado elk unit · GMU 511
Northern Front Range
High pressure on the public side, but the private-land draws here are some of the best in the state.
About GMU 511
Colorado Game Management Unit 511 sits in the Front Range, spanning Larimer, Boulder counties. The terrain runs from 5,800 – 10,500 ft, with the primary big game being Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer.
Mentioned for context — many of our hunters who don't draw 59 are pointing for 511. We can help navigate the application strategy.
Tags & draw odds
- Archery: OTC bull
- Muzzleloader: Limited
- Rifle 1: Pref pt 3+
- Rifle 2: Pref pt 2+
- Rifle 3: Pref pt 0–2
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 511draw, 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.
