{"product_id":"2018-gmu-13-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-publicprivate-lands-spirited-republic-map","title":"2018 GMU 13 Colorado Big Game (Elk\/Mule Deer) Hunting Map (Public\/Private Lands)","description":"GMU 13 Hunting Map is the top-of-the-line map with the most reliable quality and updated (2018) GMU statistics found on the market.   Comprised of detailed contours and hillshade with geographic names, public lands, animal locations (Elk\/Mule Deer) and movements, roads, water bodies, and many other terrain and location markers.  This map indicates public lands symbology, to know whether you're in public or private land, when linked with your device's GPS technology.  Mark locations with pins or trails to know where you've been and where you are heading.  A must have reference map for the experienced hunter, and a necessity for those just getting into the sport.  The only map on the market providing the previous years hunting statistic.                Elevations range from a low of 6,300 to 12,000’ along the Continental Divide. The Routt National Forest dominates the eastern 2\/3 of the Upper Yampa units with coniferous forests and aspen. Most of the land outside of the national forest is private land. Mountain shrub and rolling sage cover the low country. Expect light to moderate snow in the 1st season, gradually increasing through the 4th season. 4WD is usually necessary on the secondary roads. Hunting pressure is heavy. Hunters will have better success and enjoy more solitude by walking into remote areas. Hunting pressure may create refuge situations on the private lands in GMUs 13, 131, 214 and 441. Mt. Zirkel (GMU 14) and Sarvis Creek (GMU 15) Wilderness Areas access is restricted to non-vehicle methods. Public hunting in GMUs 13 and 131 is limited to a few small parcels of BLM land and some State Trust Land parcels. Deer Hunting The deer herd has declined in the upper Yampa units due to a variety of factors. Most of the deer will be found in the western section of these units. Movement is also to the west. Hot spots are located north of Hayden. Some good trophy bucks are seen in the southern portion. In GMUs 4 \u0026amp; 5, the buck hunting has shown steady improvement. This area is not managed for trophy bucks, but it does have a good number of adult males in the population. Hunt the aspen and brush areas. Elk Hunting Elk are plentiful throughout the Upper Yampa area. Licenses are also readily available, but hunters should not rely on leftover license availability as these herds approach population objective. CPW has been working to minimize crop damage and significantly reduce the number of elk in these units. There are good numbers of bull elk, however, do not expect to see many large adult males. Large elk numbers occur on the Routt National Forest. The basic movement is from the higher to lower elevation in response to hunting pressure and weather. Hunt the timber and hunt the Routt National Forest early. Within the Upper Yampa GMU’s, private lands access is primarily available on a fee hunting basis","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36439676256412,"sku":"848661","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/20181008211611_SpiritedRepublic_CO_BigGame_ElkPublicLand_13_preview_0.jpg?v=1723119778","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2018-gmu-13-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-publicprivate-lands-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}