CO Pronghorn Unit 97
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CO 97 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 97 spans nearly 379,000 acres across rolling high plains at 3,963–4,755 ft elevation. With only 14% public land, this unit is heavily private. Success hinges on access — DIY hunters will need landowner permission or must book with an outfitter. The low public-land percentage makes unguided hunting extremely challenging except for those with established private-land connections. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a poor buck-to-doe ratio of 19:100 — well below the 20–35:100 benchmark for average pronghorn herds. This indicates significant harvest pressure or limited buck recruitment. Hunters..
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Muzzleloader, Male S1
AM093O1MRifle, Female S1
AF097L1RRifle, Male S1
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 28 | 77.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 28 | 23 | 83.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 7 | 4 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 9 | 8 | 83.0% |
| 2023 | 26 | 14 | 55.0% | |
| 2023 | Archery | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 2 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 42 | 22 | 53.0% | |
| 2022 | Archery | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 2 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle | 19 | 16 | 83.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — AM-093-O-1-M | Sep 21, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — AF-097-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — AM-097-O-1-R | Oct 3, 2026 — Oct 11, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
750
2024 Survey
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