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GMU 146

Colorado, United States

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About GMU 146

GMU 146 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 2,415 km² (932 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Lamar, 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: 146
Area: 2,415 km²
Area (miles): 932 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 211 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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	100	4%
Southern Plains Land Trust	62	3%
Colorado Parks & Wildlife	47	2%
Bureau of Land Management	1.7	under 1%
City of Lamar	0.2	under 1%
City of Las Animas	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	antlered, 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	rifle, draw source
Mule deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026	antlerless, archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Nov 4, 2026 to Nov 30, 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
Mule deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	antlered, rifle, draw source
Mule deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
Pronghorn	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	females, rifle, draw source
Pronghorn	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	females, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	antlerless, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026	rifle, draw source
Mule deer	Dec 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	archery, draw source
White-tailed deer	Dec 15, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026	antlerless, archery, 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 146

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 146?

About 2,415 km² (932 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 146?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 211 km² of public or protected land, 9% 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 146?

This page lists 26 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 146?

In the same unit system: GMU 125, GMU 126, GMU 127, GMU 130, GMU 132, GMU 137, GMU 138 and GMU 139.

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.