Quick Tips
- Obtain permission to hunt before applying for tags
- Be prepared to hang a tree stand or set up ground blinds
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-65" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
Close to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, this unit is 91 percent private with no public access to Fountain and Chico creeks and the Arkansas River. You must get permission to hunt the creek and river bottoms for deer or pay a landowner or outfitter to hunt.
Competition is high for hunting access to deer and pronghorns and whitetails commonly reach trophy size. Look for whitetails along creek and river bottoms. There are good numbers of pronghorns in the northern two-thirds of the unit.
Terrain
Flat to gently rolling hills with creek and river bottoms with only 11 square miles of BLM land.
Roughly 545 square miles
9% public land
Elevations from 4,528-5,151 feet
Vegetation
Primarily shortgrass prairie with some farmland and cottonwoods and willows along creek and river bottoms.
Access
Good county roads throughout the unit. The Pueblo airport and the Pueblo Chemical depot are in the south. No access near and around these facilities.
The BLM land is on the eastern edge of the unit along Boone Rd.
Wet weather causes county roads to be slick.
Camping and Lodging
There are no campgrounds. Camping facilities such as KOA are in Pueblo and Colorado Springs along with motels, restaurants and other services.
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