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GMU 65

Colorado, United States

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About GMU 65

GMU 65 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,739 km² (672 mi²). The town of Montrose 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
65
Area
1,739 km²
Area (miles)
672 mi²
Boundaries
2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 926 km² of public or protected land inside it, 53% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:

Managerkm²Share
Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain70240%
Bureau of Land Management17510%
Colorado Parks & Wildlife453%
Colorado State Parks1.4under 1%
Private owners (names not shown)1.3under 1%
City of Montrose0.5under 1%
Colorado State Land Board0.5under 1%
Ouray County0.5under 1%
Other or unnamed managers0.5under 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
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
Elk (wapiti)Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
Mule deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerOct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
American black bearNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw 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, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
White-tailed deerNov 7, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026antlered, rifle, draw source
American black bearNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026rifle, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Elk (wapiti)Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlerless, rifle, draw source
Mule deerNov 18, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026antlered, rifle, 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

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 65?

About 1,739 km² (672 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in GMU 65?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 926 km² of public or protected land, 53% 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 65?

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 65?

In the same unit system: GMU 62, GMU 64, GMU 66, GMU 70 and GMU 74.

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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.