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Big game unit · 1,378 sq mi

Game Management Unit 62 licenses and dates

1,378 square miles across Montrose County, Mesa County, Ouray County and Delta County, with 41 hunt codes and 43 season rows that name this unit.

Codes by species2024 harvestHunting gear
1,378Square miles
41Hunt codes
1,024Elk taken 2024
5Counties

Photo: Tony Webster (CC BY 2.0)

GMU 62 measured up

GMU 62 measures 1,378 square miles on the CPW boundary layer. It is a mountain GMU in the CPW Southwest Region, centred on Montrose County (46% of the unit).

GMU 62 spills over 5 county lines, which matters when you look up land records or a processor: Montrose, Mesa, Ouray, Delta and San Miguel. Treat the tiny San Miguel overlap (below 2%) as a line-following sliver.

WhereSq miGMU %County %
Montrose County630.946%28%
Mesa County393.829%12%
Ouray County195.714%36%
Delta County148.711%13%
San Miguel County6.30.5%0.5%

License quotas follow herd objectives, so the DAU matters: GMU 62 counts toward deer herd D-19, elk herd E-20, pronghorn herd A-27, moose herd M-13, bear herd B-5 and lion herd L-SW.

1,378Square miles
881,854Acres
D-19Deer DAU
E-20Elk DAU
A-27Pronghorn DAU
M-13Moose DAU
B-5Bear DAU
L-SWLion DAU

Area, county overlap and DAU codes from the CPW GMU and DAU GIS layers (overlay with Census county lines); boundary text in the 2026 Big Game brochure GMU descriptions; checked November 5, 2026.

GMU 62 unit-by-unit rules

YesElk APR
SelectedElk CWD test
13Lion group
25Lion limit
OTCSpring turkey
OTCFall turkey
NoLynx area
MountainTerrain
3OTC elk rows
  • Bull elk in GMU 62 fall under the antler point restriction (4+ points one side or a 5-inch brow tine).
  • Elk shot on certain rifle codes in GMU 62 must be tested for CWD; deer testing is voluntary in 2026.
  • Group 13 (3 GMUs) sets a 25-lion limit that includes GMU 62.
  • Turkey: in GMU 62 spring turkey is OTC and fall turkey is OTC.
  • 3 OTC elk season rows reach GMU 62.

From the elk antler point list, the 2026 mandatory elk CWD GMUs, the 2026-2027 Mountain Lion brochure, the 2026 Turkey brochure and the Small Game brochure lynx rules (CPW); checked November 5, 2026. Guides: antler point GMUs, CWD testing, lion groups, turkey units.

2026-27 seasons valid in GMU 62

Read this table for dates, then the hunt-code table for the exact license. GMU 62 has 20 elk, 12 deer, 8 black bear, 1 mountain lion and 2 wild turkey rows.

GameSeason groupDatesHow soldCodes
Elk
Archery either sex
limited
nonresident only
Sep 2–30Limited24
Elk
Archery either sex
private land only
Sep 2–30Private only13
Elk
Archery either sex
OTC residents
Sep 2–30OTC—
Elk
Muzzleloader bull
limited
Sep 12–20Limited50
Elk
Muzzleloader cow
limited
Sep 12–20Limited69
Elk
Rifle bull
limited
Oct 14–18Limited50
Elk
Rifle cow
limited
Oct 14–18Limited48
Elk
Rifle cow
private land only
Oct 14–Nov 22Private only1
Elk
Rifle either sex
private land only
Oct 14–18Private only19
Elk
Rifle cow
limited
Oct 24–Nov 1Limited89
Elk
Rifle cow
private land only
Oct 24–Nov 1Private only4
Elk
Second rifle bull
OTC
Oct 24–Nov 1OTC—
Elk
Rifle cow
limited
Nov 7–15Limited93
Elk
Rifle cow
private land only
Nov 7–15Private only5
Elk
Third rifle bull
OTC
Nov 7–15OTC—
Elk
Rifle bull
private land only
Nov 18–22Private only4
Elk
Rifle cow
limited
Nov 18–22Limited90
Elk
Rifle cow
private land only
Nov 18–22Private only6
Elk
Rifle either sex
limited
Nov 18–22Limited26
Elk
Rifle either sex
private land only
Nov 18–22Private only13
Deer
Rifle either sex
private land only
Aug 15–25Private only3
Deer
Archery buck
limited
Sep 2–30Limited33
Deer
Muzzleloader buck
limited
Sep 12–20Limited62
Deer
Rifle buck
limited
Oct 14–18Limited13
Deer
Rifle buck
private land only
Oct 14–18Private only4
Deer
Rifle buck
limited
Oct 24–Nov 1Limited71
Deer
Rifle buck
private land only
Oct 24–Nov 1Private only17
Deer
Rifle doe
private land only
Oct 24–Nov 1Private only12
Deer
Rifle buck
limited
Nov 7–15Limited71
Deer
Rifle buck
private land only
Nov 7–15Private only17
Deer
Rifle doe
private land only
Nov 7–15Private only12
Deer
Rifle buck
limited
Nov 18–22Limited59
Black bear
Archery either sex
limited
Sep 2–30Limited35
Black bear
Archery either sex
OTC
Sep 2–30OTC15
Black bear
Rifle either sex
limited
Sep 2–30Limited34
Black bear
Rifle either sex
private land only
Sep 2–30Private only20
Black bear
Muzzleloader either sex
limited
Sep 12–20Limited35
Black bear
Muzzleloader either sex
OTC
Sep 12–20OTC15
Black bear
Rifle either sex
private land only
Oct 1–Nov 22Private only15
Black bear
Rifle either sex
OTC
Oct 14–Nov 22OTC12
Mountain lion
Lion season
Nov 23–Mar 31Limited—
Wild turkey
Spring
OTC (2026)
Apr 11–May 31OTC—
Wild turkey
Fall
OTC
Sep 1–Oct 4OTC—

Season rows from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure (deer p. 30, elk p. 45, pronghorn p. 63, moose p. 68, bear p. 72), the Turkey brochure and the Mountain Lion brochure; checked November 5, 2026.

GMU 62 codes, sex and List

Every CPW code whose valid-unit list includes GMU 62 sits below, 41 of them (21 elk, 12 deer and 8 black bear).

The mix in GMU 62: 6 unlimited, 35 limited, of which 16 are for private land and 0 for enrolled ranches.

Elk archery, 3

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
E-E-000-U1-AEither sexOTC
Sep 2–30
A
1,076 of 9,541
E-E-062-P1-AEither sexPrivate land only
Sep 2–30
A—
E-E-062-V1-AEither sexNonresident only
Sep 2–30
A
211 of 990

Elk muzzleloader, 2

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
E-F-062-O1-MCowLimited
Sep 12–20
A
13 of 98
E-M-062-O1-MBullLimited
Sep 12–20
A
19 of 107

Elk rifle, 16

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
E-E-062-P1-REither sexPrivate land only
Oct 14–18
A
39 of 73
E-F-062-O1-RCowLimited
Oct 14–18
A
20 of 127
E-F-071-P4-RCowPrivate land only
Oct 14–18
Nov 18–22
B
15 of 21
E-M-062-O1-RBullLimited
Oct 14–18
A
91 of 250
E-F-062-O2-RCowLimited
Oct 24–Nov 1
A
50 of 187
E-F-062-P2-RCowPrivate land only
Oct 24–Nov 1
B
39 of 112
E-M-000-U2-RBullOTC
Oct 24–Nov 1
A
4,558 of 23,668
E-F-062-O3-RCowLimited
Nov 7–15
A
27 of 187
E-F-062-P3-RCowPrivate land only
Nov 7–15
B
51 of 125
E-M-000-U3-RBullOTC
Nov 7–15
A
2,096 of 17,371
E-E-062-O4-REither sexLimited
Nov 18–22
A
24 of 97
E-E-062-P4-REither sexPrivate land only
Nov 18–22
A
17 of 69
E-F-062-O4-RCowLimited
Nov 18–22
A
10 of 34
E-F-062-P4-RCowPrivate land only
Nov 18–22
B
23 of 80
E-F-074-O4-RCowLimited
Nov 18–22
A
1 of 6
E-M-071-P4-RBullPrivate land only
Nov 18–22
A
6 of 22

Deer archery, 1

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
D-M-062-O1-ABuckLimited
Sep 2–30
A
53 of 168

Deer muzzleloader, 1

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
D-M-062-O1-MBuckLimited
Sep 12–20
A
54 of 139

Deer rifle, 10

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
D-E-062-P6-REither sexPrivate land only
Aug 15–25
A
25 of 65
D-M-062-O1-RBuckLimited
Oct 14–18
A
63 of 149
D-M-062-P1-RBuckPrivate land only
Oct 14–18
A
38 of 67
D-F-062-P2-RDoePrivate land only
Oct 24–Nov 1
B
0 of 3
D-M-062-O2-RBuckLimited
Oct 24–Nov 1
A
98 of 250
D-M-062-P2-RBuckPrivate land only
Oct 24–Nov 1
A
57 of 104
D-F-062-P3-RDoePrivate land only
Nov 7–15
B
9 of 10
D-M-062-O3-RBuckLimited
Nov 7–15
A
180 of 295
D-M-062-P3-RBuckPrivate land only
Nov 7–15
A
58 of 114
D-M-062-O4-RBuckLimited
Nov 18–22
A—

Black bear archery, 2

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
B-E-062-O1-AEither sexLimited
Sep 2–30
B
10 taken
B-E-062-U1-AEither sexOTC
Sep 2–30
B
20 taken

Black bear muzzleloader, 2

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
B-E-062-O1-MEither sexLimited
Sep 12–20
B
3 taken
B-E-062-U1-MEither sexOTC
Sep 12–20
B
0 taken

Black bear rifle, 4

CodeSexLicenseDatesListNote, 2025
B-E-062-O1-REither sexLimited
Sep 2–30
B
50 taken
B-E-062-P1-REither sexPrivate land only
Sep 2–30
C
11 taken
B-E-062-P5-REither sexPrivate land only
Oct 1–Nov 22
C
10 taken
B-E-060-U5-REither sexOTC
Oct 14–18
Oct 24–Nov 1
Nov 7–15
Nov 18–22
B
8 taken

The 2025 figures in the last column are statewide for that code, not only this unit.

Hunt codes from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure tables (PDF pp. 29-77) and the 2026 Turkey brochure; List A/B/C rules on p. 26; 2025 code estimates from CPW harvest reports (elk, deer, pronghorn, bear, moose); checked November 5, 2026. How the draw works.

GMU 62 take, hunters and success

In 2024, 18% of GMU 62 elk hunters filled a tag: 653 bulls, 342 cows and 28 calves.

Deer hunters took 599 deer (564 bucks) with 44% success among 1,374 hunters.

41 bears came from this unit.

Herd estimate for elk (GMUs 61, 62): 16,680 post-hunt, ratio 29 males to 100 females.

Adding up the 2025 elk codes numbered for unit 62 gives 634 animals and 2,536 hunters.

29 lions came from the old group including GMU 62 in 2025-26.

How many of each came out of GMU 62 in 202405001,0001,5002,000deer, all: 599599deer, allelk, all: 1,0241,024elk, allbear, all: 4141bear, all
AnimalHarvestSex and ageHuntersSuccessDays afield
Deer599564/34/01,37444%7,197
Elk1,024653/342/285,66918%33,819
Black bear4128/13——187

2025 by herd unit

SpeciesDAUHarvestHuntersSuccessHerd sizeM:100F
DeerD-198771,74750%13,58040
ElkE-201,7996,70227%16,68029
PronghornA-27020%——

2024 “All Manners of Take” tables by GMU: deer, elk, pronghorn, bear; 2025 DAU estimates and 2025 post-hunt populations (elk, deer, pronghorn); 2025 lion harvest (CPW). Survey estimates; checked November 5, 2026.

GMU 62 public hunting ground

9 places open to some hunting overlap GMU 62. SWAs number 2; trust land parcels 0.

A valid Colorado hunting or fishing license, or the SWA pass, is the entry ticket for any SWA or STL at age 16 and up.

Ranger districts, 3

BLM offices, 2

State wildlife areas, 2

National forests, 1

State parks, 1

Land records from CPW, State Land Board, USFS, BLM and other agency sources (each land page cites its own); GMU tags from those records; checked November 5, 2026. All Colorado public land.

GMU 62 neighbours

Towns for supplies: 1 inside the unit, 4 within ten miles.

Nearby GMUs that overlap the same counties as GMU 62, nearest first.

GMUShared countiesSq miElk 2024Deer 2024Codes
GMU 61
Montrose
Mesa
San Miguel
92372713729
GMU 64
Montrose
Delta
26918914943
GMU 65
Ouray
Montrose
67275527044
GMU 63
Montrose
Delta
36929225733
GMU 70
San Miguel
Montrose
1,5111,27585928
GMU 52
Delta
26525254936
GMU 411
Delta
Mesa
23013319635
GMU 53
Delta
39632628030

Towns from Census places with their GMU and GMUs within 10 miles; neighbours from the CPW GMU layer county overlay; checked November 5, 2026. All town pages · all GMUs.

Shooting hours for GMU 62

The sun rises about twenty minutes later at Grand Junction than at Burlington, so use the times worked out for GMU 62.

WhenEventRiseSetBig gameSmall game
Sep 2, 2026First archery day6:43 a.m.7:44 p.m.6:13 a.m. to 8:14 p.m.6:13 a.m. to 7:44 p.m.
Sep 12, 2026Muzzleloader opens6:51 a.m.7:28 p.m.6:21 a.m. to 7:58 p.m.6:21 a.m. to 7:28 p.m.
Oct 3, 2026Duck season opens7:09 a.m.6:55 p.m.6:39 a.m. to 7:25 p.m.6:39 a.m. to 6:55 p.m.
Oct 24, 2026Second rifle opens7:30 a.m.6:24 p.m.7:00 a.m. to 6:54 p.m.7:00 a.m. to 6:24 p.m.
Nov 23, 2026Lion season opens7:03 a.m.4:57 p.m.6:33 a.m. to 5:27 p.m.6:33 a.m. to 4:57 p.m.
Dec 21, 2026Shortest day7:26 a.m.4:55 p.m.6:56 a.m. to 5:25 p.m.6:56 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.

Turkey hours end at sunset.

Hours rules from the 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure and the Small Game and Waterfowl brochure; sunrise and sunset worked out for this location with the NOAA solar formula (Mountain Time); checked November 5, 2026. Legal hours for every county.

More GMUs close to 62

Units around this one, ranked by distance, and statewide hubs.

GMU 61

Mountain unit

GMU 64

Mountain unit

GMU 65

Mountain unit

GMU 63

Mountain unit

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Gunnison's prairie dog sitting by its burrow near Montrose, Montrose County
Gunnison's prairie dog sitting by its burrow near Montrose, Montrose CountyPhoto: Cataloging Nature (CC BY 2.0)
Dusky grouse among dry grass along the rim drive at Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Dusky grouse among dry grass along the rim drive at Black Canyon of the GunnisonPhoto: Ron Knight (CC BY 2.0)
Green meadow below a snowy mountain range under sweeping clouds in Colorado
Green meadow below a snowy mountain range under sweeping clouds in ColoradoPhoto: Max and Dee Bernt (CC BY 2.0)

Quick answers for GMU 62

How many licenses can I use in GMU 62?

41 brochure codes include GMU 62 (21 elk, 12 deer and 8 black bear); 35 are limited.

Do spike bulls count in GMU 62?

No, spikes are not legal here; the 4-point or 5-inch brow tine rule applies.

Do I have to test my elk from GMU 62?

Yes, if your rifle elk code is marked for testing; deer testing is voluntary.

What is the mountain lion limit for GMU 62?

Group 13 has a limit of 25 lions.

How do I hunt turkeys in GMU 62?

Spring turkey is OTC and fall turkey is OTC; 0 turkey codes list GMU 62.

What was the 2024 elk harvest in GMU 62?

1,024 elk, all methods.

Is GMU 62 mostly private?

Not entirely; 9 public records overlap it.

What are the DAU codes for GMU 62?

Deer: D-19, Elk: E-20, Pronghorn: A-27, Moose: M-13, Bear: B-5 and Lion: L-SW.

Where do I buy supplies near GMU 62?

Delta, Grand Junction and Montrose.

How big is GMU 62?

1,378 square miles (881,854 acres) in 5 counties, led by Montrose.

Answers drawn from the CPW sources cited on this page; checked November 5, 2026.