The Colorado state land board manages it with the goal of maximizing revenue for the school system (and a few other things) Colorado game and fish has to lease it from the land board for it to be open to hunting. Outfitters, or really anyone can apply for a lease which prevents anyone else from...
Those of us who live in SE Wyoming appreciate you coming. You'll definitely have to drive the Snowy Range scenic byway. It's one of the most beautiful roads in the west