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GMU 118

Colorado, United States

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About GMU 118

GMU 118 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,303 km² (503 mi²). The town of Fountain is inside it.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.

Unit code: 118
Area: 1,303 km²
Area (miles): 503 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 424 km² of public or protected land inside it, 33% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Manager	km²	Share
Colorado State Land Board	374	29%
Colorado Parks & Wildlife	36	3%
El Paso County	5.5	under 1%
City of Colorado Springs	3.9	under 1%
US Department of Defense	2.6	under 1%
Bureau of Land Management	0.5	under 1%
El Paso County Parks & Leisure Services	0.3	under 1%
City of Fountain	0.3	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	1.2	under 1%

Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.

Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

Seasons and regulations

Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations:

Species	Dates	Details
Elk (wapiti)	Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027	rifle source
American black bear	Sep 2, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026	rifle source
Mule deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	antlered, rifle, draw source
Mule deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026	rifle, draw source
Mule deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	archery, draw source
Wild turkey	Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026	source
Cougar (mountain lion)	Nov 23, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027	source
Pronghorn	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	females, rifle, draw source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 118

Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
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Questions

How big is GMU 118?

About 1,303 km² (503 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 118?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 424 km² of public or protected land, 33% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Colorado State Land Board. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for GMU 118?

This page lists 13 seasons a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to GMU 118?

In the same unit system: GMU 59, GMU 110, GMU 111, GMU 119, GMU 123 and GMU 511.

Sources

Unit boundary: Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.

HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.