Quick Tips
- Gas up and stock up in Limon
- Glass thoroughly
- Keep hydrated
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 150"-170" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
A large unit that is entirely private. Some ranchers might give permission to hunt pronghorn antelope, but few if any allow public hunters on their land to hunt whitetail or mule deer.
A good unit for antelope. It's far easier for hunters to get permission to hunt antlerless deer during the late season than bucks during the regular rifle season. Elk are rarely found on this unit. Coyote hunting can be awesome during late fall and winter.
Terrain
Low topography ranges from level ground to gently rolling hills with numerous ridges. Some creeks are usually dry, flowing only intermittently, while others flow during wet seasons and others run year round. Creeks include Big Sandy, Rush and Adobe.
Roughly 1,049 square miles
7.2% public land
Elevations from 4,210-5,070 feet
Vegetation
Mostly shortgrass prairie with sand sagebrush, irrigated farms, dry farms and riparian brush.
Access
Numerous public county highways allow travel, but there are no state or BLM lands to access.
Get hunting permission before applying for tags
Wet weather requires four-wheel-drive
Snow often falls in mid-October
Camping and Lodging
No campgrounds are in the unit. The closest towns are Limon in the north, La Junta in the south, Colorado Springs to the west an Lamar, Eads and Kit Carson to the east.
Camping sites in adjacent units include Hugo, Kinney Lake and Karval Reservoir State Wildlife Areas
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