GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
GMU 500
Colorado, United States
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About GMU 500
GMU 500 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 420 km² (162 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Breckenridge, about 9.5 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
- 500
- Area
- 420 km²
- Area (miles)
- 162 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 287 km² of public or protected land inside it, 68% 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 | 277 | 66% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 5.5 | 1% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 4.6 | 1% |
| Town of Fairplay | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Alma | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| American black bear | Sep 2, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle source |
| American black bear | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | rifle source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | 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 |
| American black bear | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | rifle 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, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | antlered, rifle, draw source |
| American black bear | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | rifle source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, rifle, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | 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 12, 2026 to Dec 20, 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 500
- 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 500?
About 420 km² (162 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 500?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 287 km² of public or protected land, 68% 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 500?
This page lists 18 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 500?
In the same unit system: GMU 37, GMU 46, GMU 49, GMU 50 and GMU 501.
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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.