CO Pronghorn Unit 1

CO 1 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 1 spans 81,261 acres across the 5,000–8,900 ft elevation band, with 92% public land access. This is a high-elevation pronghorn unit where terrain transitions from lower sagebrush country through pinyon-juniper to mixed conifer forest at the higher elevations. The abundance of public land makes self-guided hunting feasible for those willing to scout and move through variable terrain. Herd Quality The recent buck:doe ratio averages 42:100—above average for pronghorn, indicating a reasonably balanced herd with good recruitment of young males. This ratio suggests the population is healthy and should..