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ColoradoPronghorn

CO Pronghorn Unit 79

Total Acres
272,698
Public Land
76%
Elevation
7,632–12,959 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — AM-079-O-1-AAug 15, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — AM-068-O-1-MSep 21, 2026Sep 29, 2026male
2026Rifle — AM-079-O-1-ROct 3, 2026Oct 11, 2026male
2026Rifle — AF-079-P-5-RAug 15, 2026Dec 31, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
15
Avg Score
82.7
Top Score
87.5
Recent (5yr)
1

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,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Male S1)resident328
2023Rifle (Female S5)resident2313
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident24511
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident392
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident9511
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident202

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle211467.0%
2023372670.0%
2023Archery9783.0%
2023Muzzleloader7460.0%