mountain goat GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
G05 West Needles
Colorado, United States
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About G05 West Needles
G05 West Needles is a mountain goat GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 2,107 km² (813 mi²). The town of Durango is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Mountain goat.
- Unit code
- G05
- Area
- 2,107 km²
- Area (miles)
- 813 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,642 km² of public or protected land inside it, 78% 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 | 1,403 | 67% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 216 | 10% |
| City of Durango | 15 | under 1% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 7.3 | under 1% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 1.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain goat | Sep 8, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Mountain goat | Sep 8, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | rifle, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for G05 West Needles
- 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 G05 West Needles (mountain goat GMU)?
About 2,107 km² (813 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in G05 West Needles?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,642 km² of public or protected land, 78% 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 G05 West Needles?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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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.