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Elk Hunting in Colorado GMU 30 - Garfield and Mesa Counties

GMU 30 - Garfield and Mesa Counties

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
76
 
76
Success
18
 
18
Trophy Potential
46
 
46
Public Access
74
 
74
Ease of Terrain
95
 
95
Room to Breathe
9
 
9
Opportunity
14
 
14
Convenience
100
 
100
Ease of Effort
42
 
42
73
HuntScore

Access Notes

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Bounded on N by West Salt Creek-Bitter Creek divide, Evacuation Creek-Salt Creek divide and Douglas Creek-Salt Creek divide; on E by East Salt Creek-Roan Creek divide, Big Salt Wash-Roan Creek and Little Salt Wash-Roan Creek divides, and Bookcliffs; on S by Colorado River; on W by Utah.

Rains bring muddy roads. High elevation snows make roads impassible without chains.

75% of area is BLM land.

There are remote hunting areas accessible by foot, horseback or ATV. Get maps and study BLM access points.

County

Garfield, Mesa

Size

795 Square Miles (508,848 Acres)

Land Ownership

25% Private, 74% Public, 74% BLM

Latitude/Longitude

39.3332, -108.7710

Wildfires

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 3 hotels, 39 campgrounds, and 6 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Elk Notes

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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

Visit Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Other Species in Unit

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

Photos and Terrain Notes


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Pinyon-juniper, with pockets of sagebrush, cover most of area at lower elevations. Higher elevations are characterized by sagebrush interspersed with aspen stands and some dark timber. Terrain varies from rolling sagebrush to steep-sided canyons. Some areas are steep & rugged, especially in southern portion.

Elk Over The Counter Hunts (2021)

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Elk Drawing Stats (2021)

Total Quota
100
Licenses Drawn
100
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
96
Nonresident Quota
4
Landowner Quota
15
Youth Quota
15
59.5%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
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Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
EF030L1R
F
R
L1
LL
63.3%
0
HuntScore Tip: Private land only licenses, also called PLO licenses, require the holder to hunt in a specific GMU and are valid only on private land. You must obtain permission from a landowner. It is recommended that you secure permission from a landowner before purchasing the license.

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Elk Harvest Stats (2020)

Total Hunters
1,023
Total Harvest
210
Harvest Male
90
Harvest Female
106
21%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
A
N/A 160 23
19
4
0
ALL
ALL
N/A 1023 210
90
106
0
M
M
N/A 33 2
2
0
0
R
ALL
N/A 100 50
0
50
0
R
L0
N/A 100 50
0
50
0
R
O1
N/A 99 11
11
0
0
R
O1
LL
M
99 11
11
0
0
R
O2
N/A 211 45
17
20
0
R
O2
LL
F
56 28
0
20
0
R
O3
N/A 264 38
25
13
0
R
O3
LL
F
76 13
0
13
0
R
O4
N/A 156 41
16
19
0
R
O4
LL
F
73 25
0
19
0
R
O4
LL
M
83 16
16
0
0
R
R
N/A 830 185
69
102
0
HuntScore Tip: Ever hunt a unit with a 100% success rate and not see any deer? If you're nodding your head to any of these scenarios then you're one of the people who knows that statistics are a good guide, but they aren't a guarantee.

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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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Gear Recommendations for Elk Hunting From logo

Camping

HydraPak HydraFusion Insulated Hydration Tube

HydraPak HydraFusion Insulated Hydration Tube

If you've ever had a shot of warm water on a blistering hot day, you know why we created HydraFusion. Durable and lightweight with built-in foam insulation, this simple, but breakthrough tube helps keep your water cooler in even the hottest temps. The kit includes a 36" TPU tube, Blaster Valve with dust cover, and our Plug-N-Play connector. Refreshing.The flexible 36 inch drink tube insulates in hot weather and offers protection in tough conditions. With High-Flow Blaster bite valve, it seals after each sip and features a twist on/off to prevent leaks when not in use. Its dust cover protects silicone bite valve from collecting dirt. The tube is designed in the ideal durometer for easy routing. It has a universal 1/4 inch diameter fitting with Plug-N-Play connect system. It is safe and reliable, 100% BPA and PVC free.

Clothing

Element Outdoors Women's Axis Series Midweight Pants

Element Outdoors Women's Axis Series Midweight Pants

The new Axis(TM) Series pants are designed to keep you warm and scent free. Tailored for comfort and easy movement, this six-pocket pant is packed with quality features and technology. With dead quiet shell fabrics and extremely warm thermal properties with its Sherpa fleece inner fabric this is your go to pants for all mid-season hunts. 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

MTN OPS Biotics - Probiotics & Enzymes

BIOTICS is an advanced Pre and Probiotic blend specifically formulated to increase healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing the bad gut bacteria at the same time. Properly balancing these bacterias aids in improved digestive health, stronger gut lining and combating symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and irregular stool frequency. Improve your gut health, comfort and overall well-being with BIOTICS.USAGE: For best results take 1 serving (2 capsules) 20-30 min before any meal. Take on a daily consistent basis for best results. 80% of your immune system is stored right in your gut and that is why MTN OPS BIOTICS(TM) is so important for your daily health and wellness.

Footwear

HanWag Ferrata II GTX Boots

HanWag Ferrata II GTX Boots

Climbing performance meets hiking comfort. Ideal for alpine rock climbing, demanding via ferratas and high-alpine tours in summer. Lightweight and flexible with a hybrid crampon-compatible sole.FeaturesTubeTec Rock mid sole for perfect balance of performance, comfort and durabilityTrusted Vibram "Mont Compound" and Hanwag Integral Light profile design for alpine mountaineeringModern and extremely functional cuff design with new Hanwag LFX technologyHeel welt for semi-automatic cramponsClick Clamp eyelets for 2-zone lacing

Optics

Muddy Outdoors 1300X Laser Rangefinder

Muddy Outdoors 1300X Laser Rangefinder

The Muddy LR1300X Laser Range Finder is about to be your new favorite range finder. With a 1300 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

Horn Hunter Hybrid Curl Frame

All New- Adjustable Torso System, fit your specific torso lengthAll New-Larger Wings to have farther reach around the packAll New-Pockets on the outside of wings. More space and organizationClick Here to see our catalog of Multi-Day PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Overnight PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Day PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Travel Packs

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