Colorado elk unit · GMU 581
Pike NF — South
Shoulder unit east of GMU 59. Our scouting overlaps it; some private easements can be arranged for hunters with the right tag.
About GMU 581
Colorado Game Management Unit 581 sits in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, spanning El Paso, Teller, Fremont counties. The terrain runs from 7,000 – 10,500 ft, with the primary big game being Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer, Merriam's Turkey.
Public USFS country with selective private access. We sometimes guide here when 59 tag draws don't pan out.
Tags & draw odds
- Archery: OTC bull
- Muzzleloader: OTC bull
- Rifle 2: Pref pt 1–3
- 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 581draw, 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.
