All Hunting in Colorado GMU 81 - Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, and Rio Grande Counties

The San Luis Valley is a vast 8,000-square-mile area that provides a wide variety of terrain at elevations that range from 7,500 feet to 14,000 feet. The rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains define the valley's east side.

GMU 81 - Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, and Rio Grande Counties

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Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
25
 
25
Success
31
 
31
Trophy Potential
15
15
Public Access
84
 
84
Ease of Terrain
83
 
83
Room to Breathe
71
 
71
Opportunity
13
 
13
Convenience
2
 
2
Ease of Effort
41
 
41
61
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Bounded on N by US Forest Service Roads 380 and 250, the Alamosa River, and La Jara Creek; on E by the Rio Grande; on S by New Mexico; and on W by the Continental Divide.

This area has a large amount of public land, easy access via roads. Consequently, there is heavy hunting pressure. Throughout the area, access varies from moderate to very difficult. Hunting can be... Create a free account to read the rest of this access note!

County

Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Rio Grande

Size

1,214 Square Miles (777,195 Acres)

Land Ownership

29% Private, 71% Public, 39% USFS, 23% BLM, 9% State, 13% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

37.1766, -106.2166

Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 0 hotels, 2 campgrounds, and 0 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

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Other Species in Unit

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

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Photos and Terrain Notes


The San Luis Valley is a vast 8,000-square-mile area that provides a wide variety of terrain at elevations that range from 7,500 feet to 14,000 feet. The rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains define th... Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note!

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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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