CO Pronghorn Unit 81
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CO 81 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 81 spans 7,400–13,200 feet across 777,000 acres of mixed terrain in south-central Colorado. Nearly three-quarters of the unit is public land, offering broad DIY access. The 11% wilderness component is manageable for foot hunters willing to work away from road corridors. Elevation spread supports both lower-country pronghorn habitat and higher mixed-conifer terrain typical of the San Juan region. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a 25:100 buck:doe ratio — squarely average for pronghorn herds. This indicates a balanced population with reasonable breeding structure and reasonable harvest pressure across the..
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Archery, Male S1
AM081O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
AM068O1MRifle, Male S1
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 | 47 | 77.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 42 | 36 | 87.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 16 | 7 | 45.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 38 | 32 | 85.0% |
| 2023 | 66 | 52 | 79.0% | |
| 2023 | Archery | 16 | 10 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 65 | 46 | 71.0% | |
| 2022 | Archery | 19 | 6 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 37 | 33 | 90.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — AM-081-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-081-O-1-R | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
1,300
2024 Survey
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