I have hunted this area over 15 times, with mixed results. The last several years have been tough up there, lots of elk and cougars, but few deer. Last year we could not even get into the area due to the heavy snow. In my opinion this particlar area is very weather dependent and if you catch the migration, there are lots of deer. That being said there was a reason we stayed there for so long with mixed results, it is beautiful country, and on occasion we have seen some really nice deer up there, though the largest we have actually gotten scores a 167, typical. Other here have mentioned area 164, I have driven through it, but never hunted it, basically because I wanted a more high country type experience. It may well be a better unit for all I know.
If you decide to try this unit and camp in the National Forest my suggestion would be to take the road just East of the ski hill, High Park Road I think (?). It is plainly marked. Follow that back to the green gate, also marked as Rice's cow camp. From there walk in, the farther the walk, the better the hunting. Depending on which week you hunt, you may well have the entire area to yourselves. This is a walk in area only, no ATV's allowed.
Another option for access is to drop down into the canyon and take Smilo Road back up into the National Forest. Since the improvements several years ago you may be able to back it all the way up by truck (weather and mud dependent), that opens up a lot of territory for you, but is bordered by private property, so be careful. ATV's are allowed on this road.
