CO Pronghorn Unit 18

# CO Unit 18 – Pronghorn Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Elevation spans 7,344–13,469 ft across 413,000+ acres with 89% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. Twelve percent wilderness means most terrain is huntable without guide requirements. High-country sagebrush and rolling terrain typical of Colorado's pronghorn range. ## Herd Quality The 2023 pronghorn survey flagged an exceptional herd composition score (92/100), but the reported 75:100 buck:doe ratio is unrealistically high and likely reflects a small survey sample. Treat this ratio with skepticism and rely instead on the multi-year "Exceptional" quality ratings (2019–2023), which suggest healthy population management targeting quality...