GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
GMU 98
Colorado, United States
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About GMU 98
GMU 98 is a GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 4,639 km² (1,791 mi²). The town of Yuma 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
- 98
- Area
- 4,639 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,791 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 231 km² of public or protected land inside it, 5% 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 | 218 | 5% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 10 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.6 | under 1% |
| Colorado Division of Wildlife | 0.4 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of Yuma | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 98
- 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 98?
About 4,639 km² (1,791 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 98?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 231 km² of public or protected land, 5% 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 98?
This page lists 15 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 98?
In the same unit system: GMU 93, GMU 97, GMU 100, GMU 101 and GMU 102.
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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.