CO Pronghorn Unit 79
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CO 79 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 79 spans 7,632–12,959 ft across roughly 273,000 acres with 76% public land—a strong access footprint. This high-elevation unit reaches well into alpine and subalpine habitat, making much of it challenging to hunt during the core season. Lower elevations and ridges offer more predictable hunter access; higher terrain will demand fitness and willingness to push into less-traveled country. Public-land dominance means you won't be blocked by private boundaries, but the rugged topography concentrates early hunters on accessible drainages and saddles. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an 18:100 buck:doe..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Male S1
AM079O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
AM068O1MRifle, Female S5
AF079P5RRifle, Male S1
AM079O1R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 20 | 65.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 22 | 18 | 81.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 8 | 1 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 21 | 14 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | 37 | 26 | 70.0% | |
| 2023 | Archery | 9 | 7 | 83.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 4 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | 42 | 21 | 52.0% | |
| 2022 | Archery | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 34 | 21 | 63.0% |
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 — AF-079-P-5-R | Aug 15, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — AM-079-O-1-R | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
25per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,770
2024 Survey
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