Preference Points—Understanding the System in Colorado
When applying for a limited license, a preference point is awarded when an individual is unsuccessful in drawing their first-choice hunt code.
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GMU 14 - Routt and Grand Counties
From a low of 6,300 to 12,000ft along the Continental Divide. The Routt National Forest dominates the eastern 2/3 of the Upper Yampa units with (56%) coniferous forests and (27%) aspen.
92
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........79
Drawing........100
Success........79
GMU 53 - Delta and Gunnison Counties
Winter weather is almost guaranteed during any season in this area which includes the high country of the West Elk Wilderness. Altitude ranges from 5,400 feet near Hotchkiss to more than 12,000 feet in the wilderness.
92
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........84
Drawing........100
Success........84
GMU 25 - Garfield and Eagle Counties
White River offers variety and extremes. Several peaks in the Flattop Wilderness are 12,200ft in elevation. Elevation drops to 5,300ft near Rifle. The lower elevation vegetation starts out with sage, progressing to oakbrush/mtn brush, aspen, and e...
92
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........81
Drawing........100
Success........81
GMU 24 - Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties
White River offers variety and extremes. Several peaks in the Flattop Wilderness are 12,200ft in elevation. Elevation drops to 5,300ft near Rifle. The lower elevation vegetation starts out with sage, progressing to oakbrush/mtn brush, aspen, and e...
91
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........69
Drawing........100
Success........69
GMU 521 - Gunnison and Delta Counties
The Grand Mesa is heavily forested and offers a wide variety of terrain: from the spruce, fir and aspen forests up to 11,000 feet, to the piñonjuniper woodlands at about 4,800 feet.
90
/100
Access........89
Drawing........100
Success........83
Drawing........100
Success........83
GMU 751 - Archuleta, Hinsdale, La Plata, and San Juan Counties
Elevations range from about 6,500 feet to more than 12,000 feet. Weather can change quickly and be severe.
90
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........71
Drawing........100
Success........71
GMU 44 - Eagle County
Elevation climbs from 6,000ft with sage and piñon to over 14,000ft with alpine vegetation starting at 10,500ft. Vegetation types in this unit are largely determined by elevation and aspect (Figure 5). The mountain peaks above approximately 11,600 ...
90
/100
Access........89
Drawing........100
Success........71
Drawing........100
Success........71
GMU 77 - Archuleta, Hinsdale, La Plata, and Mineral Counties
Elevations range from about 6,500 feet to more than 12,000 feet. Weather can change quickly and be severe.
89
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........74
Drawing........100
Success........74
GMU 471 - Pitkin County
This area encompasses the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan and Crystal River drainages. The lower elevations (6500ft) are primarily developed or agricultural. Timberline is around 11,500ft and there are 14,000ft peaks in the Wilderness Areas.
89
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........46
Drawing........100
Success........46
GMU 36 - Eagle County
Elevation climbs from 6,000ft with sage and piñon to over 14,000ft with alpine vegetation starting at 10,500ft. Vegetation types in this unit are largely determined by elevation and aspect.
89
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........58
Drawing........100
Success........58
GMU 444 - Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin Counties
This area encompasses the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan and Crystal River drainages. The lower elevations (6500ft) are primarily developed or agricultural. Timberline is around 11,500ft and there are 14,000ft peaks in the Wilderness Areas.
87
/100
Access........74
Drawing........100
Success........71
Drawing........100
Success........71
GMU 71 - Dolores and Montezuma Counties
With altitudes from about 5,000 feet to more than 12,000 feet, the vegetation ranges from desert shrubs and piñon/juniper to alpine tundra. Weather can change quickly so be prepared for all conditions.
87
/100
Access........91
Drawing........99
Success........74
Drawing........99
Success........74
GMU 45 - Eagle and Pitkin Counties
Elevation climbs from 6,000ft with sage and piñon to over 14,000ft with alpine vegetation starting at 10,500ft. This area is dominated by the many high mountain ranges such as the Williams Mountains, Red Table Mountain, and Hardscrabble Mountain.
87
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........34
Drawing........100
Success........34
GMU 33 - Garfield and Rio Blanco Counties
White River offers variety and extremes. Several peaks in the Flattop Wilderness are 12,200ft in elevation. Elevation drops to 5,300ft near Rifle. The lower elevation vegetation starts out with sage, progressing to oakbrush/mtn brush, aspen, and e...
87
/100
Access........74
Drawing........100
Success........66
Drawing........100
Success........66
GMU 65 - Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Ouray Counties
These units include some of the most diverse terrain in Colorado, from 4,700 feet in the dry desert lands near Delta to 14,309-foot Uncompahgre Peak. Warm weather at the low elevations will cause meat to spoil very quickly, so be prepared to pack ...
87
/100
Access........69
Drawing........100
Success........69
Drawing........100
Success........69
GMU 43 - Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, and Gunnison Counties
This area encompasses the Roaring Fork, Frying Pan and Crystal River drainages. The lower elevations (6500ft) are primarily developed or agricultural. Timberline is around 11,500ft and there are 14,000ft peaks in the Wilderness Areas.
87
/100
Access........100
Drawing........100
Success........60
Drawing........100
Success........60
GMU 411 - Mesa and Delta Counties
The Grand Mesa is heavily forested and offers a wide variety of terrain: from the spruce, fir and aspen forests up to 11,000 feet, to the piñonjuniper woodlands at about 4,800 feet.
87
/100
Access........69
Drawing........100
Success........64
Drawing........100
Success........64
GMU 361 - Eagle and Grand Counties
Elevation climbs from 6,000ft with sage and piñon to over 14,000ft with alpine vegetation starting at 10,500ft. Vegetation types in this unit are largely determined by elevation and aspect.
87
/100
Access........73
Drawing........100
Success........82
Drawing........100
Success........82
GMU 74 - La Plata and San Juan Counties
Elevations range from about 6,000 feet near the New Mexico border to more than 12,000 feet near Silverton. An abundance of vegetation provides good summer range, but winter range is declining because of development.
87
/100
Access........100
Drawing........98
Success........57
Drawing........98
Success........57
GMU 34 - Garfield and Eagle Counties
White River offers variety and extremes. Several peaks in the Flattop Wilderness are 12,200ft in elevation. Elevation drops to 5,300ft near Rifle. The lower elevation vegetation starts out with sage, progressing to oakbrush/mtn brush, aspen, and e...
86
/100
Access........92
Drawing........100
Success........58
Drawing........100
Success........58
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