{"product_id":"2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-63-spirited-republic-map","title":"2020 Colorado Big Game Elk\/Deer Topo Hunt Habitat Range GMU 63","description":"GMU 63 Hunting Map is the top-of-the-line map with the most reliable quality found on the market. Comprised of detailed contours and hillshade with geographic names, public lands, animal locations and movements, roads, water bodies, and many other terrain and location markers. This map indicates Habitat and Range of Elk, with Migration (elk \/ deer) corridors, so you know where you are in relation to animals, 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. Winter weather is almost guaranteed during any season in this area which includes the high country of the West Elk Wilderness. Altitude ranges from 5,400 feet near Hotchkiss to more than 12,000 feet in the wilderness. The range in elevations and the topography create volatile weather at all times of year. These GMUs contain abundant public land: 90 percent of GMU 53, 60 percent of GMU 63. When snow falls, herds move quickly to lower elevations on the western ends of the units. GMU 53 contains rough terrain and access is on rugged 4WD roads and foot\/horse trails. Hunters should be prepared to hunt in difficult terrain. Packing an animal out in this area is challenging. Do not count on moving a vehicle close to the kill site. Access is easier for GMU 63; but be sure to study the map closely to avoid trespassing. West of Highway 92 most of the land is private. Motorized travel is limited to designated routes. Deer Hunting The deer herds in these units are stable to increasing. License numbers are holding steady at 800. As the season progresses and hunting pressure increases, deer will move to lower elevations to the west in GMU 63 where private land is abundant. Hunting can still be good on public lands throughout GMU 63 if the weather is mild. In GMU 53 try the Chain Mountains, Browning Ridge, Landfts End Peak and Smith Fork Mountain. Elk Hunting The elk population in these units is stable with a good number of bulls. To keep the herd stable, the number of cow licenses in these units is generous at 1,710, the same as in 2014. If there is no snow, elk will likely be scattered throughout the high elevation landscape. Hunters will be most successful by walking along transition areas up high. By November, animals will start to move lower; hunters should be aware of private land and national park boundaries, particularly in GMU 63 west of Highway 92. Expect heavy pressure in the Black Mesa area of GMU 63.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36412090286236,"sku":"1187439","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/products\/spirited-republic-2020-colorado-big-game-elk-deer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-63-digital-map-34312859386012.jpg?v=1657439064","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-63-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}