elkduds
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From the latest Northwest Colorado Big Game Guide:
In 1986, the federal government sold thousands of acres of public land in the Piceance/Roan area (GMUs 22 and 32) to energy companies. The agreement required that the companies keep the land open to the public for 20 years. The public access agreement ended in 2006. These parcels, known as the “Girls Claims”, are now private property. Beyond the thousands of acres that are owned by the companies, these parcels also control access to thousands of acres of public land.
Access to these areas are not guaranteed and may change from year to year based on agreements and changing ownership.
DO NOT ASSUME PRIVATE LANDS REMAIN OPEN EACH YEAR, even if you have hunted there for years. Check signage or verify with landowners prior to hunting in these areas. Make sure you have current maps.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has no control over closed lands. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the BLM or energy companies directly.
In 1986, the federal government sold thousands of acres of public land in the Piceance/Roan area (GMUs 22 and 32) to energy companies. The agreement required that the companies keep the land open to the public for 20 years. The public access agreement ended in 2006. These parcels, known as the “Girls Claims”, are now private property. Beyond the thousands of acres that are owned by the companies, these parcels also control access to thousands of acres of public land.
Access to these areas are not guaranteed and may change from year to year based on agreements and changing ownership.
DO NOT ASSUME PRIVATE LANDS REMAIN OPEN EACH YEAR, even if you have hunted there for years. Check signage or verify with landowners prior to hunting in these areas. Make sure you have current maps.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has no control over closed lands. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the BLM or energy companies directly.
