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ColoradoPronghorn

CO Pronghorn Unit 161

Total Acres
261,039
Public Land
74%
Wilderness
23%
Elevation
7,811–12,102 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader — AM-006-O-1-MSep 21, 2026Sep 29, 2026male
2026Rifle — AM-161-O-1-ROct 3, 2026Oct 11, 2026male
2026Rifle — AF-161-O-1-ROct 3, 2026Oct 11, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
26
Avg Score
83.7
Top Score
90
Recent (5yr)
3

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

52per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,580

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 161 Tactical Summary **Terrain & Access** Unit 161 spans high elevation (7,811–12,102 ft) with nearly 74% public land and 23% wilderness, offering accessible terrain for foot traffic. High country and mixed habitat provide genuine hunting opportunity on public ground without mandatory outfitter requirements. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an exceptional buck:doe ratio averaging 39:100 across six years (2018–2024), indicating above-average herd composition and lower harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S1)resident9953
2023Rifle (Female S1)nonresident21
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident33517
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident714
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident13137
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident270

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle928087.0%
202319312464.0%
2023Archery451532.0%
2023Muzzleloader562952.0%