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Unit 371 (White River)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Elk

Unit 371 is part of the White River DAU in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, home to one of North America's largest elk herds. The unit's mix of oak brush benches, aspen stands, and high-country parks produces excellent rifle opportunity and draws strong applicant numbers each year.

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Elk Hunting in Unit 371

Unit 371 is part of the White River DAU in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, home to one of North America's largest elk herds. The unit's mix of oak brush benches, aspen stands, and high-country parks produces excellent rifle opportunity and draws strong applicant numbers each year.

Where to Find Elk in Unit 371

Unit 371 elk operate across the full elevation range of the White River herd.

High-Country Parks

Aspen and grass parks between 9,000 and 10,500 feet concentrate elk during early seasons.

Oak Brush Benches

Lower-elevation oak benches between 7,500 and 8,500 feet hold elk during late rifle seasons.

Dark Timber

Spruce-fir ridges and timbered saddles give escape terrain under rifle pressure.

How to Hunt Elk in Unit 371

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Elk Success Rates

Rifle19%
Unit 371 rifle bull success typically runs 20-35%. The huge herd density means consistent opportunity, though trophy quality is more variable than in neighboring trophy-managed units.

Elk Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1915112.6% —
Rifle— 4th Season103727.0% —
Rifle— 4th Season22100.0% —
Rifle— 1st Season93923.1% —
Rifle— 1st Season76710.4% —
Rifle— 2nd Season84318.6% —
Rifle— 3rd Season73520.0% —
Rifle— 4th Season91275.0% —
Rifle— 5th Season92634.6% —
Rifle— 1st Season000.0% —

Data from 2026 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 371 uses Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Resident limited bull tags typically draw with 1-4 points. Cow tags often available with 0-1 points or as leftovers.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit 371 elk?
Unit 371 limited rifle bull elk tags typically draw with 1-4 preference points for residents through Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Cow tags are often available as leftovers.
How crowded is Unit 371?
White River country gets heavy rifle-season pressure. Hiking a mile or more off forest roads and hunting weekdays dramatically improves the experience.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Elk season dates, Unit 371 boundary, White River DAU structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Elk Hunt Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Unit 371 harvest, White River herd estimates · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 371 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: Unit 371 boundary, White River NF layer · accessed 2026-04-17