{"product_id":"2018-gmu-67-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-habitat-and-range-spirited-republic-map","title":"2018 GMU 67 Colorado Big Game (Elk\/Mule Deer) Hunting Map (Habitat and range)","description":"GMU 67 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.                Public land in the area is abundant and varied–from sage brush hills to alpine tundra. Be prepared for cold and snowy weather during all seasons. Motorized travel is limited to designated routes; please consult the current Motor Vehicle Use Maps available from the USFS and BLM. Deer populations throughout the Gunnison Basin continue to increase following the severe winter of 2007-08. Elk populations are healthy and management plans are under review. Notable changes for 2015: “List C” cow licenses are no longer available in GMU 54; the late season hunt code west of West Antelope Creek has been eliminated; and the extended cow season in GMUs 55 and 551 has been eliminated. Deer Hunting The population is growing and slight increases in licenses were approved for these units, including doe licenses for GMUs 55 and 551. Also, a fourth buck season was reopened for this year, although the numbers are modest – just 15 licenses per GMU. Deer populations and sex ratios are at or above objectives, so future license allocations in these draw-only highly coveted units are likely to grow. Good numbers of mature bucks were observed during the 2014-15 aerial post-hunt surveys. These units are managed for high buck-to-doe ratios. Success rates for those who draw a license are usually above the statewide average. The herd is distributed throughout the vast basin, so excellent deer hunting opportunities are found in all five game management units. Hunt higher ground during the early seasons and monitor weather conditions. Deer generally start moving to lower elevations in mid-to-late October. Elk Hunting Elk populations remain strong throughout the Gunnison Basin; but in the northern units -- 54, 55 and 551 -- big game managers continue to dial back the number of limited licenses available. Aggressive herd reduction during the 2012 and 2013 seasons was implemented to address agricultural damage issues. Subsequently, there has been a noticeable decline in the population which has resulted in a decrease in the number of licenses available to hunters for 2015. CPW managers continue to assess objectives in these units and are developing management plans to rebuild the population. The southern units -- 66 and 67 -- have seen significant reductions in bull and cow licenses during the 2014 season and for the 2015 seasons. The licenses are totally limited in these units and the area is managed to maintain a low-density of hunters. The herd management plans are under review and will be revised during the next two years. Hunters and local residents will be asked to give input as the planning progresses. In all of 21 these units hunters are advised to be in good shape and to hunt well away from roads. Elk will move to difficult terrain when hunting pressure starts; so be prepared to hunt canyons or thick timber. If the weather is warm, hunt at higher elevations and in heavy timber.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36443377074332,"sku":"848625","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/20181008095258_SpiritedRepublic_CO_BigGame_ElkRange_67_preview_0.jpg?v=1723119771","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2018-gmu-67-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-habitat-and-range-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}