Fall is one of the most beautiful—and busiest—times of year in the Gunnison Valley. As the leaves change and temperatures cool, hunters head into the mountains in pursuit of Colorado's abundant big game. The Gunnison Wildlife Association encourages hunters and non-hunters alike to understand what hunting season means for our public lands and to do their part to share the landscape responsibly.

Years of discussion surrounding over-the-counter versus limited hunting in the Gunnison area culminated in a recent regulation change specific to bull elk hunting in the northern Gunnison Basin.

My deep dive into a small part of my family history involves three continents, two world wars, invasive and native deer, a 73 year split, three random sheep and one very steep hill. Hunting with History, Part 3.

My deep dive into a small part of my family history involves three continents, two world wars, invasive and native deer, a 73 year split, three random sheep and one very steep hill. Hunting with History, Part 2.

My deep dive into a small part of my family history involves three continents, two world wars, invasive and native deer, a 73 year split, three random sheep and one very steep hill. Hunting with History, Part 1.

How we talk about hunting matters. As hunters. As business owners. As recreationists. And as wildlife enthusiasts.