{"product_id":"2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-public-lands-gmu-46-spirited-republic-map","title":"2020 Colorado Big Game Elk\/Deer Topo Hunt Public Lands GMU 46","description":"GMU 46 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. Land use has changed significantly over time as more land has been developed. This has resulted in loss of habitat and loss of recreational opportunities for hunters. The increasing traffic and number of roads in the area are sources of mortality and possible barriers to deer move- ment. The area ranges in elevation from about 5,100 feet in the east to over 14,000 feet in the west. The western part of the area is mountainous and includes many heavily forested areas, high alpine tundra, rocky outcroppings, shrubs, and open grasslands. The southern part is mid-elevation grasslands, shrubs such as scrub oak and mountain mahogany, and open ponderosa pine forest. Willows are found in riparian areas throughout the area. The eastern part of the area is urban, including the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding areas. These areas are experiencing increasing residential and commercial development. Several high speed roads and highways are found within the area. These roads are sources of mortality and possible barriers to deer movement. The climate varies greatly from east to west across the area, depending on elevation. The eastern portion has comparatively warm summer temperatures and mild winters. The western portion is much colder with snow covering timbered areas and north facing slopes from November through May. Much of the area has relatively mild winters and is influenced by Chinook winds. These warm north slope winds melt snow quickly. Snow seldom stays for more than a few days on south-facing slopes below 9,000 feet. Alpine ridges usually stay open due to wind. There are 3 USFS wilderness areas in the DAU; Mount Evans (116+ sq. mi.), Indian Peaks (119+ sq. mi. in E-4), and James Peak Wilderness (21+ sq. mi.). Outdoor recreation on public lands is substantial. Hiking, four wheeling, horseback riding, motorbike riding, mountain bike riding, angling, hunting and wildlife viewing are primary uses. Hunting is not currently allowed on open space lands except on Jefferson County Open Spacefts Centennial Cone property. DEER HUNTING There are migratory and residential deer herds. Migratory deer winter at low elevation areas often mixing with residential deer. In summer and fall, migratory deer move up in elevation to forests and alpine areas above 9,000 feet and will remain on summer range until mid-October. ELK HUNTING Elk herds within the Central Front Range GMUs are either residential or seasonally migratory. Residential herds are found year-round at low to moderate elevations. Migratory herds generally winter below 9,000 feet taking advantage of snow-free south facing slopes and windblown ridges and meadows. Migratory herds summer in high elevation meadows and on alpine tundra from July through September and October depending on weather. Hard frosts that brown-out tundra and high meadows along with accumulating snow initiate elk movements to lower elevations. However, a few hardy herds winter on open wind-blown ridges even above timberline. A note to hunters: most low to mid elevation elk ranges are on private land or parks and open space lands that are generally are not open to hunting. Most public land hunting is at the mid to high elevation ranges.","brand":"Spirited Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36438926819484,"sku":"1187524","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-46-digital-map-34276099457180.jpg?v=1691819584","url":"https:\/\/store.avenza.com\/products\/2020-colorado-big-game-elkdeer-topo-hunt-public-lands-gmu-46-spirited-republic-map","provider":"Avenza Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}