{"product_id":"2018-gmu-40-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-habitat-and-range-spirited-republic-map","title":"2018 GMU 40 Colorado Big Game (Elk\/Mule Deer) Hunting Map (Habitat and range)","description":"GMU 40 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 animal habitat and range (winter and summer) as well as migration corridors, which is useful for knowing where you are headed, 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.                This 750 square mile unit consists of a relatively flat summit leading to sloping mesas bisected by deep, rugged canyons. The highest elevation range is approximately 9,800’. Roads provide access to the mesas, but many of the canyons are remote and accessible only by foot or horseback. Weather starts out mild but mud\/snow accumulation is likely in later seasons. Early season hunters should favor higher elevations of the USFS land, while later season hunters will do better on the lower BLM lands. Hunters can find many water holes within the dark timber stands on north facing slopes. Elk and deer frequent these areas during warm temperatures and heavy hunting pressure. GMU 40 has a lot of private land, and public access to BLM is often difficult to reach by vehicle. DEER HUNTING There are some good bucks in GMU 40 but they are hard to locate. The upper end of the Little Dolores drainage is a good place for quality mule deer bucks but there is considerable private land. Late season hunters may have success near Seiber Canyon, but it is foot or horseback only. Areas along the Utah border and north of Gateway can be good during the rifle seasons however be aware of private land and the state line. ELK HUNTING Bulls will be bugling from mid-Sept through 1st rifle opening weekend. Elk are widely distributed. Most stay high until hunting pressure pushes them to lower elevations and less accessible drainages. Do not hunt areas that have previously received heavy hunting pressure - elk will not be there. Successful hunters do a lot of walking and looking. GMU 40 is a limited unit. You must apply in the draw","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36413751197852,"sku":"848567","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/20181008042918_SpiritedRepublic_CO_BigGame_ElkRange_40_preview_0.jpg?v=1723119755","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2018-gmu-40-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-habitat-and-range-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}