{"product_id":"2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-public-lands-gmu-25-spirited-republic-map","title":"2020 Colorado Big Game Elk\/Deer Topo Hunt Public Lands GMU 25","description":"GMU 25 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 Public Lands, with Migration (elk \/ deer) corridors so you know if you are in the right public area, 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. White River Region is comprised of GMU units 12, 23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 34. White River offers variety \u0026amp; extremes. Several peaks in the Flattop Wilderness are 12,200ft in elevation. Elevation drops to 5,300ft near Rifle. The lower elevation vegetation starts out with sage, progressing to oakbrush\/mtn brush, aspen, evergreens and alpine tundra. Expect mild weather with light snow in the 1st season, with roads becoming impassable in the upper half of the area by the 3rd season. The high country in GMU 24 is prone to heavy snowstorms in late seasons. Heavy snowstorms can strand hunters on Flattops after 1st season. While there is a great deal of public land, hunting pressure is heavy especially in northern half of GMUs 23 \u0026amp; 24. 4WD is necessary on all but the few main paved roads. Half of the area is roadless - which makes for very good hunting if you can walk or pack in. You may encounter heavy ATV traffic in GMUs 12, 23 and 33. Hunters in GMU 25 and 26 can gain access using Forest Service Road 610 (Stump Park Rd) or USFS Road 613 (Crescent Lake Rd). Deer Hunting The deer are scattered and will move in response to hunting pressure and weather. On National Forest lands in GMUs 12, 23, and 24, deer hunting is generally better in early seasons. Good public land deer hunting can typically be found in GMU 12 on the Jensen and Indian Run State Wildlife Areas. Jensen SWA is north of Meeker and Indian Run SWA is east of Hamilton. GMU 23 deer hunters can try Hay Flats and Miller Creek southwest of Meeker and the Jensen and Oak Ridge State Wildlife Areas north and east of Meeker. Deer densities are lower across GMU 24 but hunters can find deer on the south facing slopes above the White River. Elk Hunting Generally all of GMUs 12, 23 and 24 are considered very good elk hunting. They are generally at higher elevations in the eastern portions of GMUs 12 and 24 during early seasons, and move west to lower elevations (and private lands) as hunting pressure and snow depth increase. Try the abundant public lands in eastern GMU 12 and 24 early on. Because of access roads, hunting pressure is high on Sleepy Cat, Lost Park and Sand Peak. The Flattops Wilderness Area offers good hunting, but travel is limited to walking or horseback and the potential for heavy snowfall means hunters must be prepared. Successful hunters avoid the main roads and hunt the dark timber and deeper canyons. Jensen State Wildlife Area is good during most seasons. Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area is good during 3rd and 4th rifle seasons. Both properties are limited to foot or horseback travel.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36415572312220,"sku":"1187492","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-public-lands-gmu-25-digital-map-34276095426716.jpg?v=1691821560","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-public-lands-gmu-25-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}