goose zone · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
North Park
Colorado, United States
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About North Park
North Park is a goose zone in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 4,198 km² (1,621 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Steamboat Springs, about 13 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
- NorthPark
- Area
- 4,198 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,621 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,757 km² of public or protected land inside it, 66% 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 | 1,351 | 32% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 755 | 18% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 531 | 13% |
| ARAPAHO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 103 | 2% |
| Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge | 103 | 2% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 18 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.9 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cackling goose | Oct 3, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Canada goose | Oct 3, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Greater white-fronted goose | Oct 3, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Ross's goose | Oct 31, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | shotgun source |
| Snow goose | Oct 31, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027 | shotgun source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for North Park
- 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 North Park (goose zone)?
About 4,198 km² (1,621 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in North Park?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,757 km² of public or protected land, 66% 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 North Park?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to North Park?
In the same unit system: Central Flyway (regular season) and Eastern Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Colorado Parks and Wildlife; U.S. Census Bureau; USGS. Licence: Colorado Parks and Wildlife zone rule; geometry from public-domain U.S. data (Census TIGER/Line, USGS WBD) and CPW's GMU outlines. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.