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GMU 135

Colorado, United States

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About GMU 135

GMU 135 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,925 km² (743 mi²). The town of La Junta 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: 135
Area: 1,925 km²
Area (miles): 743 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 819 km² of public or protected land inside it, 43% 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
Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain	611	32%
Colorado State Land Board	205	11%
Bureau of Land Management	2.9	under 1%
Colorado Parks & Wildlife	0.7	under 1%
City of La Junta	0.1	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 5, 2026 to Dec 13, 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 135

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 135?

About 1,925 km² (743 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 135?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 819 km² of public or protected land, 43% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for GMU 135?

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 135?

In the same unit system: GMU 125, GMU 128, GMU 129, GMU 130, GMU 133, GMU 134, GMU 136, GMU 142 and GMU 147.

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.