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ColoradoPronghorn

CO Pronghorn Unit 97

Total Acres
378,980
Public Land
14%
Elevation
3,963–4,755 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader — AM-093-O-1-MSep 21, 2026Sep 29, 2026male
2026Rifle — AM-097-O-1-ROct 3, 2026Oct 11, 2026male
2026Rifle — AF-097-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
83.7
Top Score
88.2
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

37per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

750

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 97 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** CO 97 spans 3,963–4,755 ft with only 14% public land, making it heavily private-property dominated. This is a low-elevation pronghorn unit, typical of Colorado's eastern plains or intermountain basins. Expect rolling sagebrush, short-grass prairie, and limited public-access hunting opportunities. **Herd Quality:** Wildlife survey data shows an average buck:doe ratio of 19:100 over six years (2018–2024) — **poor** herd composition. This indicates...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S1)resident116
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident606
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident20
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident238

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle9883.0%
2023261455.0%
2023Archery300.0%
2023Muzzleloader5230.0%