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GMU 13

Colorado, United States

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About GMU 13

GMU 13 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 938 km² (362 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Craig, about 0.3 km from its edge.

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
13
Area
938 km²
Area (miles)
362 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 220 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Colorado State Land Board11212%
Bureau of Land Management637%
Colorado Parks & Wildlife374%
Private owners (names not shown)7.1under 1%
The Nature Conservancy2.0under 1%
City of Craig0.1under 1%
Town of Hayden0.1under 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:

SpeciesDatesDetails
Greater sage-grouseSep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027falconry, GMU 18 except east of Colo. 125 in Grand County; GMU 28 except north and east of Grand County Road 50 (Church Park Road) and U.S. 40 source
Sharp-tailed grouseSep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027falconry source
American black bearOct 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle source
American black bearOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle source
Mule deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026rifle, draw source
Mule deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026rifle, draw source
American black bearNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026rifle, draw source
American black bearNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
Wild turkeyNov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 source
Cougar (mountain lion)Nov 23, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 source
Elk (wapiti)Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026antlerless, 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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Questions

How big is GMU 13?

About 938 km² (362 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 13?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 220 km² of public or protected land, 23% 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 13?

This page lists 31 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 13?

In the same unit system: GMU 4, GMU 12, GMU 131, GMU 211, GMU 214, GMU 231, GMU 301 and GMU 441.

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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.