Deer Hunting in Colorado GMU 28 - Grand County

This unit is managed for quality bucks. There are good numbers of mature bucks, but they rarely reach trophy status found in lower elevation mtn shrub and mild winter areas.

GMU 28 - Grand County

Scores


Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
91
 
91
Success
34
 
34
Trophy Potential
79
 
79
Public Access
75
 
75
Ease of Terrain
77
 
77
Room to Breathe
3
 
3
Opportunity
60
 
60
Convenience
17
 
17
Ease of Effort
60
 
60
69
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Bounded on N by Colorado River, Lake Granby and Arapaho Creek; on E by Continental Divide; on S by Continental Divide and Williams Fork-Straight Creek divide; on W by Williams Fork-Blue River divide and Barger Gulch.

County

Grand

Size

664 Square Miles (424,736 Acres)

Land Ownership

30% Private, 70% Public, 60% USFS, 7% BLM, 1% State, 7% Wilderness, 2% Other

Latitude/Longitude

39.9390, -105.9610

Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 3 hotels, 3 campgrounds, and 1 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Deer Notes


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This unit has good numbers of deer. The buck-to-doe ratios continue to increase as a result of limited buck hunting and mild winters. This unit is managed for quality bucks. There are good numbers ... Create a free account to read the rest of this deer hunting note!

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Management Plan

Deer Management Plan

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Photos and Terrain Notes


The Continental Divide and the Gore Range Divide encircle Middle Park. Most of this terrain is steep to very steep. Sagebrush/shrubs are common on southern exposures at lower elevations. The past d... Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note!

Deer Drawing Stats (2021)


Total Quota
7,780
Licenses Drawn
7,594
Licenses Surplus
186
Resident Quota
6,012
Nonresident Quota
1,356
Landowner Quota
2,161
Youth Quota
611
90.8%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
DM018O4R
M
R
O4
LL
33.3%
67 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 28, 37, 371;
DM018O3R
M
R
O3
LL
100%
80 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 28, 37, 371;
DM018O2R
M
R
O2
LL
100%
79 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 28, 37, 371;
DM018O1M
M
M
O1
LL
100%
80 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371;
DF018O3R
F
R
O3
LL
100%
81 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 18, 28, 37, 371;
DF018O2R
F
R
O2
LL
100%
81 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 18, 28, 37, 371;
DF018O1M
F
M
O1
LL
100%
80 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371;
DE018P3R
E
R
P3
LL
100%
79 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371;
DE018P2R
E
R
P2
LL
100%
79 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371;
DE018O1A
E
A
O1
LL
100%
82 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 18, 27, 28, 37, 181, 371;
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Deer Harvest Stats (2021)


Total Hunters
2,326
Total Harvest
402
Harvest Male
196
Harvest Female
195
17%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Deer Species Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
A
LL
N/A N/A 273 37
14
23
0
ALL
ALL
LL
N/A N/A 2326 402
196
195
0
M
M
LL
N/A N/A 282 50
14
36
0
R
O2
LL
N/A N/A 845 157
81
76
0
R
O3
LL
N/A N/A 821 140
69
60
0
R
O4
LL
N/A N/A 105 18
18
0
0
R
R
LL
N/A N/A 1771 315
168
136
0
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Weather Insights


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Average Temps

Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5° for every 1000' in elevation gain.

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