I was incorrect. The economic impact of skiing is quadruple that of hunting in CO. $1.2 vs. $4.8 billion.
That being said I still think it is unlikely that non resident hunting is closed due to the budget issues it would cause the state.
While skiing does represent a slightly higher total economic impact to Colorado than hunting, the state government receives far more revenue from hunting due to license sales. It is much easier to ask private business to take a loss than it is for the government to take the loss themselves.
I've never been to 751 but 65 has some of the roughest terrain in Colorado if not North America so you may be mistaken on 751 being more rugged.
Plenty of mountain maggots in the Cimmarons.
The early rifle hunt in 65 makes it tough for a buck to make it to maturity if he summers above...
I've been signed up for years. Thought I had posted a few times but apparently not. I grew up hunting Colorado and now hunt all over the west. I look forward to contributing.