Quick Tips
- Bring shotgun for upland bird hunting
- Blizzards likely in the late season
- Check current CPW rules that govern hunting on state lands and wildlife areas
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-70" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
Almost completely private, this unit on the north side of the Arkansas River borders Kansas and is known for its world-class whitetail and mule deer and also is home to some big pronghorn antelope.
The bottom land and farmland along the Arkansas River produces large whitetail bucks and equally extraordinary mule deer live near Big Sandy Creek and on irrigated farmland. Elk are not typically found in this unit. Pronghorn antelope live in the western half of the unit. There is also fair hunting for pheasants in and near farmland.
Terrain
Level fields and gently rolling hills rising slightly above the Arkansas River and its tributaries.
Roughly 957 square miles
7.9% public land
Elevations from 3,400-4,100 feet
Vegetation
Shortgrass prairie, dry and irrigated farmland, cottonwoods, tamarisks, willows and brush along the Arkansas River and Big Sandy creek.
Access
The bulk of the best deer habitat in this unit has been leased to outfitters. Roughly 70 square miles of state land are in the unit, but some it is inaccessible to the public. If you want to hunt the big bucks that have made this part of Colorado famous for its big muleys and whitetails, you must pay for a guided hunt.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages several state wildlife areas in Unit 127, including:
Arkansas River (Holly), 100 acres
Deadman, 506 acres
Granada, 5,501 acres
Red Dog, 564 acres
Thurston Reservoir, 400 acres
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can find motels, gasoline, groceries and supplies in Lamar in the south and Eads in the north. Motels fill every season, so get reservations early or bring your RV and camp at Country Acres Motel and RV Park in Lamar.
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