I'm looking for new hunting ground further south in CO. I've been hunting Unit 5 north of Steamboat for the last 12 years and it seems it's been discovered. Plus the drive is killing me from Phoenix! I've mapped out some promising areas northwest of Pagosa Springs, but I'm unfamiliar with the area. I've hunted NE of Durango a couple of times, but it's difficult without horses. I spoke to the SE area elk biologists and they said the southern herds have been in decline for several years. Other than that they weren't very helpful. Is anyone familiar with that area just south of the Weminuche Wilderness area, I believe it's area 77? Is it popular with outfitters...etc?? Thanks for any info.