GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
GMU 301
Colorado, United States
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About GMU 301
GMU 301 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 951 km² (367 mi²). The town of Craig 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
- 301
- Area
- 951 km²
- Area (miles)
- 367 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 150 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 109 | 11% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 26 | 3% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 7.8 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 7.7 | under 1% |
| City of Craig | 0.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greater sage-grouse | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | falconry, 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 |
| American black bear | Oct 1, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| American black bear | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, rifle source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| American black bear | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, rifle source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| American black bear | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Nov 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, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 301
- 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.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is GMU 301?
About 951 km² (367 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 301?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 150 km² of public or protected land, 16% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 301?
This page lists 30 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 301?
In the same unit system: GMU 3, GMU 4, GMU 13 and GMU 211.
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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.