{"product_id":"2018-gmu-851-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-publicprivate-lands-spirited-republic-map","title":"2018 GMU 851 Colorado Big Game (Elk\/Mule Deer) Hunting Map (Public\/Private Lands)","description":"GMU 851 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.                Location: Portions of Las Animas County bounded on N by the West Fork of the Purgatoire River, the North Fork of the Purgatoire River, and Colo. Hwy. 12; on E by I-25; on S by the Colorado-New Mexico state line; and on W by the Sangre de Cristo Divide. Elevation: 14,053 feet on Culebra Peak to 6,025 feet near Trinidad. Terrain: Moderately steep and steep foothills to steep mountains. Vegetation: Grass to pine to spruce, firs and aspens to alpine meadows. Weather: Variable, but first freeze of snow could occur in mid-Sept. at higher elevations. Land Status: 98 percent private with some state land available. Hunter Access: There is very little public land in 851. There is a small portion of USFS land available on north boundary. The only other major public portion of 851 for big game hunting is the Bosque del Oso SWA, which is draw only for turkey and big game. There are limited licenses available for Tercio and Hill Ranches through RFW program. There is an access closure on Bosque from 12\/1 thru 3\/31 unless the hunter possesses a big game license valid for BdO SWA only. Otherwise, public access is poor in the rest of the unit. Large tracts of private land charge high access fees. Permission is difficult on others. NOTE: Please review the appropriate USFS map and cross reference with topographic maps. See \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cpw.state.co.us\/swa\/Bosque\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.cpw.state.co.us\/swa\/Bosque\u003c\/a\u003e for information on Bosque del Oso SWA rules and regulations. SWAs: North Lake (840 acres), Bosque del Oso (30,000 acres). State Parks: Trinidad Lake. Hunting is permitted in posted areas on the west end of the park from the Tuesday after Labor Day through the Friday prior to Memorial Day. Methods of take are limited to archery and birdshot. Facilities include showers and laundry, camping (primitive, electric, and full hook up), and a dump station (weather permitting). Call park for details. (719) 846-6951. Deer: Deer are distributed throughout the unit. Elk: Near Tercio and Stonewall, but all private land (Some public opportunity through limited license draw on Bosque del Oso SWA, Hill Ranch or Tercio Ranch through RFW. Bear: North Fork Purgatoire River (USFS) and any of the major drainages. Private land so must obtain permission.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36440606998684,"sku":"848770","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/20181009030510_SpiritedRepublic_CO_BigGame_ElkPublicLand_851_preview_0.jpg?v=1723119799","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2018-gmu-851-colorado-big-game-elkmule-deer-hunting-map-publicprivate-lands-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}