CO Pronghorn Unit 79
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — AM-079-O-1-A | Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — AM-068-O-1-M | Sep 21, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — AM-079-O-1-R | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — AF-079-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
25per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,770
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 79 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 79 spans 7,600–13,000 ft elevation across 272,700 acres with 76% public land. This high-elevation terrain favors muzzleloader and rifle hunters; archery opportunity is limited by terrain and herd behavior in thin air. **Herd Quality** Wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 18:100—**poor herd composition** indicating heavy harvest pressure. Trophy records from the overlapping counties document consistent record-book production,...
Create a free account to read the full AI analysis, save units, and preview comparisons across states. No credit card required.
Create free accountTag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 32 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 23 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 245 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 39 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 95 | 11 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 20 | 2 |
Want your actual draw odds?
Draw percentages depend on your preference or bonus points and your residency. HuntPilot runs state-specific simulators (preference, bonus-squared, pool-aware, waste-adjusted) to show your odds at 0, 1, 5 — or wherever you sit — plus multi-year projections and point-creep analysis.
Run your draw simulationHarvest Data
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle | 21 | 14 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | 37 | 26 | 70.0% | |
| 2023 | Archery | 9 | 7 | 83.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 4 | 60.0% |