{"product_id":"2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-65-spirited-republic-map","title":"2020 Colorado Big Game Elk\/Deer Topo Hunt Habitat Range GMU 65","description":"GMU 65 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. These units include some of the most diverse terrain in Colorado, from 4,700 feet in the dry desert lands near Delta to 14,309-foot Uncompahgre Peak. Warm weather at the low elevations will cause meat to spoil very quickly, so be prepared to pack out fast. Weather is variable and unpredictable at the higher elevations. Most of GMU 64 is private land or part of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park where hunting is prohibited. Parts of GMU 65 are easily accessible by road, so hunting pressure near roads is significant. Hunters must be willing to walk well away from roads if they expect to be successful. The Uncompahgre and Mount Sneffels wilderness areas at the south end of GMU 65 offer challenging terrain but good hunting potential. Deer Hunting After declining after tough winters during 2008 and 2009, the deer population appears to have stabilized. Consequently, license numbers have been increase slightly for this year. The buck-to-doe ratio is showing noticeable improvement. Abundant spring moisture should help the northern area of this area that is notoriously dry. For the best bucks, hunt at high elevations early. Go lower as the season progresses. Deer move lower and to private land as hunting pressure increases. During the second season, deer favor aspen\/oak brush\/serviceberry areas; they move lower to pinon\/juniper during the third season. Access is relatively easy in the lower terrain, but rewards can be great for hunters willing to go into higher and more challenging terrain. Elk Hunting The population is slightly above objective and increasing. Hunting prospects are good. Because of the extent of wilderness area in these units, elk find plenty of lush meadows for summer grazing. The elk will stay high until hunting pressure or weather force them down. If you hunt in the wilderness areas, be aware that they are bordered by numerous private ranchesÐespecially near Ridgway and Dallas Divide. Elk will move to private land quickly, so know your location. Try the Cimarron and Billy Creek state wildlife areas in later seasons or after snow has pushed the elk down.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36398298595484,"sku":"1187441","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/7850\/5884\/files\/spirited-republic-2020-colorado-big-game-elk-deer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-65-digital-map-34276089594012.jpg?v=1691801407","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-65-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}