CO Pronghorn Unit 85

CO 85 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 85 spans high-elevation terrain from nearly 6,000 ft to over 13,500 ft across 751,836 acres. Public land comprises just 18.3% of the unit, making access a critical planning factor. The majority of huntable ground is private, requiring either landowner permission or outfitter services. Elevation diversity offers both lower-country and high-country habitat, though the steep public-to-private ratio concentrates hunting pressure on available public acreage and limits DIY flexibility without prior access arrangements. Herd Quality The pronghorn herd shows above-average composition with a buck:doe ratio averaging 31:100 across recent surveys—a..