Recent days and forecast
Next days
The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this beach are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Search south-facing sagebrush slopes and aspen edges where animals wintered. Ridge crossings and trails to water make good lines to walk.
Species
elk (wapiti), mule deer
Season: Mule deer shed from January to March, elk from March to April. Public land opens on May 1.
Terrain: Gunnison National Forest and BLM land: sagebrush, aspen, spruce
Rules and closures
Collecting sheds is banned on all public land west of I-25 from January 1 to April 30 (Colorado Parks and Wildlife). In Game Management Units 54, 55, 66, 67 and 551 you may search only from 10 a.m. to sunset between May 1 and May 15.
About the area
The Gunnison Basin holds large winter ranges for elk and mule deer, and for Gunnison sage-grouse. Colorado protects them from people in winter. The season opens on May 1 and is very popular.
Do not miss the next window
The best windows last a few hours: after a storm, after rain, on a clear night with an active Sun. Sign up and we will email you when the index at your spots goes above 60.