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Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties

Elk are well distributed in all Middle Park units. Bull to cow ratios are good because the area is fairly steep and heavily timbered. Generally, trophy bulls are rare (a few are taken every year) because bulls are managed for hunter opportunity.

GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
96
 
96
Success
27
 
27
Trophy Potential
39
 
39
Public Access
70
 
70
Ease of Terrain
70
 
70
Room to Breathe
2
 
2
Opportunity
51
 
51
Convenience
39
 
39
Ease of Effort
54
 
54
65
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Bounded on N by Colorado River; on E by Barger Gulch, Williams Fork River-Blue River divide, Williams Fork River-Straight Creek divide and Continental Divide; on S by Continental Divide; on W by Eagle River-TeNew Mexicoile Creek divide, I-70, Blue River, Cataract Creek and Gore Range Divide.

County

Summit, Grand

Size

528 Square Miles (338,172 Acres)

Land Ownership

27% Private, 73% Public, 65% USFS, 5% BLM, 6% Wilderness, 1% Other

Latitude/Longitude

39.6612, -106.1251

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 4 hotels, 5 campgrounds, and 3 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Elk Notes

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Elk are well distributed in all Middle Park units. Bull to cow ratios are good because the area is fairly steep and heavily timbered. Generally, trophy bulls are rare (a few are taken every year) because bulls are managed for hunter opportunity. With hunting pressure and snow, elk head for the inaccessible timber and private property.

Hunt the rough terrain and heavy cover away from roads and trails to increase your success.

HuntScore Tip

Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. A unit may have 80% public land, but a particluar species may only occupy 20% on the entire area. And that 20% species distribution may lie 100% within private lands. Does that sound confusing? Just remember that there are always exceptions to the rule, and land ownership is just one piece of the puzzle.

Management Plan

Elk Management Plan

State Agency Website

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Other Species in Unit

Deer, Shiras Moose, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Turkey, Pronghorn,

Photos and Terrain Notes

GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties
GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties
GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties
GMU 37 - Summit and Grand Counties
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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 decadefts mountain pine beetle killed an estimated 80 percent of mature lodgepole pine trees in Grand County, creating numerous hazards along public roadways as these trees begin to fall.

Elk Over The Counter Hunts (2021)

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Elk Drawing Stats (2021)

Total Quota
4,155
Licenses Drawn
3,024
Licenses Surplus
1,131
Resident Quota
2,565
Nonresident Quota
459
Landowner Quota
340
Youth Quota
340
96.1%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
Choose a hunt below to take a deeper dive into quotas, drawing odds, drawing trends, and harvest data.
Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
EF028P5R
F
R
P5
LL
100%
76 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EF028O4R
F
R
O4
LL
100%
79 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EF028O3R
F
R
O3
LL
100%
79 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EF028O2R
F
R
O2
LL
81%
75 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EF028O1R
F
R
O1
LL
100%
76 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EF028O1M
F
M
O1
LL
100%
74 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37, 371;
EF028L1R
F
R
L1
LL
100%
77 Permit Type B; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EE028P4R
E
R
P4
LL
100%
76 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EE028P1R
E
R
P1
LL
100%
76 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EE028O4R
E
R
O4
LL
100%
78 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EE028O1R
E
R
O1
LL
100%
79 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 28, 37;
EE028O1M
E
M
O1
LL
100%
80 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 28, 37, 371;
HuntScore Tip: For bear, elk, deer and pronghorn, you will accumulate preference points until you are successful in drawing a first-choice license. If you draw your first choice, your preference points drop to zero. There is no ?banking? of preference points.

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
3,155
Total Harvest
321
Harvest Male
152
Harvest Female
149
10%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
A
N/A 1026 54
40
14
0
ALL
ALL
N/A 3155 321
152
149
0
M
M
N/A 211 28
18
10
0
R
O3
LL
F
214 24
0
24
0
R
PLO
N/A 17 3
3
0
0
R
O4
LL
F
252 39
0
29
0
R
O4
N/A 441 54
11
33
0
R
O4
LL
E
181 12
8
4
0
R
O3
N/A 599 58
34
24
0
R
O2
N/A 461 29
29
0
0
R
O2
LL
F
83 0
0
0
0
R
O1
N/A 294 42
20
18
0
R
O1
LL
F
106 14
0
14
0
R
O1
LL
E
179 28
20
4
0
R
L0
N/A 123 56
0
50
0
R
ALL
N/A 123 56
0
50
0
R
R
N/A 1918 239
94
125
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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Camping

Jetboil Replacement Cozy

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Clothing

Element Outdoors Women's Drive Series Light Weight Pants

Element Outdoors Women's Drive Series Light Weight Pants

Redesigned for 2020 the Drive(TM) Series pants are lightweight and extremely breathable. With a 2 way stretch fabric and six-pockets they are perfect for early season hunting conditions. Integrated stretch points and EO grips in waistband help keep your shirt tucked and pants from sagging. All of Element Outdoors pants come with integrated knee pad pocket ready to accept EO knee pads. The days of having to use ozone treatments or cover scents are over, our garments are treated with Polygiene(R) Odor Crunch(R) which destroys not only your scent but any other scent you come in contact with.

Food

MTN OPS Biotics - Probiotics & Enzymes

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Footwear

Irish Setter Ravine 2884 Hunting Boot

Irish Setter Ravine 2884 Hunting Boot

Irish Setter Ravine boots offer comfort while hunting or hitting the trail. The Ravine 2884 feature EnerG technology underfoot. The EnerG material provides comfort and sustained support through an energy-returning core sandwiched between midsole and outsole. The Anti-Torsion Chassis offers great underfoot support on uneven or rocky ground. A rubber outsole with multi-tiered lugs provides superior traction on uneven terrain and self-cleaning lugs shed debris with every step.A contoured last mirrors foot shape for excellent fit. Lace-to-toe eyelets help customize the fit. The uppers provide other comfort and performance features like quick dry linings which wick away foot moisture, UltraDry waterproofing for long-lasting protection, a memory foam collar for instant comfort, a Cushin Comfort Tongue that provides comfort in the shin area and ScentBan(TM) scent control that eliminates odors within the boot. Armatec technology adds durability and abrasion resistance in high wear areas of the heel and toe.Features:Full grain, waterproof USA made leather and abrasion resistant nylonRemovable memory foam EVA with ScentBanLace to toe eyelets provide a better fitEnerG technology provides energy return, comfort, and supportTorsion chassis provides great underfoot support for uneven and rocky terrainIrish Setter Ravine

Optics

Muddy Outdoors 850X Laser Rangefinder

Muddy Outdoors 850X Laser Rangefinder

The Muddy LR850X Laser Range Finder is about to be your new favorite range finder. With a 850 yard range, this range finder works for most hunting applications. The ABS housing and durable rubber trim protect the unit to IP54 water protection specifications. Switch between yard and meters quickly and easily.

Packs

Horn Hunter Hybrid Curl Frame

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