{"product_id":"2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-79-spirited-republic-map","title":"2020 Colorado Big Game Elk\/Deer Topo Hunt Habitat Range GMU 79","description":"GMU 79 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. The San Luis Valley is a vast 8,000-square-mile area that provides a wide variety of terrain at elevations that range from 7,500 feet to 14,000 feet. The rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains define the valleyfts east side. The middle of the valley is flat farm land that is privately owned. The Rio Grande and the Conejos River provide long riparian areas that cut through high-elevation alpine forests to lower elevation cottonwood and willow stands. The west is bordered by the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Juan mountain range. Throughout the area, access varies from moderate to very difficult. Hunting can be good for those willing to go into tough terrain. Hunting is also challenging because animals can move quickly to large areas of private land, and onto Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Baca National Wildlife Refuge where hunting is prohibited. Deer hunting in the San Luis Valley has been improving recently due to the limit on buck licenses. Success rates are high for hunters who draw a buck tag. Due to overall low deer population, doe hunting is allowed only on private land in specific areas to address game damage issues. GMU 68 buck licenses can also be used in GMU 681 and 682; GMU 79 buck licenses can also be used in GMU 791. Private Land Only doe tags are available for GMU 79 and 791, mainly for game damage issues. Elk hunting is good but requires hunters to pursue animals in challenging terrain. Overall success rates for elk hunters in unlimited units in the San Luis Valley are generally lower than the statewide average. Weather is a dominant factor for hunters. Snow will cause herds to move down quickly from high elevation. Success for elk hunters in the later seasons increases with winter weather. However, small amounts of snow can make travel difficult. Hunters are urged to check weather conditions as much as possible. You must have permission to hunt on private land. Trespassing is a significant issue in the valley.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36417844838556,"sku":"1187456","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-79-digital-map-34276091592860.jpg?v=1691787539","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-habitat-range-gmu-79-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}