Quick Tips
- Scaled quail in sand sage areas
- Pheasants and bobwhites near agricultural areas
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Southwest of Springfield are thousands of acres of Comanche National Grasslands that provide great cover for mule deer, whitetails and antelope. Very few elk can also be found here.
Terrain
Large areas of flat grasslands that gradually give way to rolling hills with mesas, creeks, arroyos and steep canyons.
Roughly 640 square miles
35.9% public land
Elevations from 4,131-4,902 feet
Vegetation
Shortgrass prairie, dryland and center pivot irrigated wheat fields, rolling sand sage, yucca, prickly cactus, sand hills with pinyon/juniper areas near canyons.
Access
North Canyon and State Line have some 1,100 acres and are restricted to foot travel only. Comanche National Grassland-Carrizo Unit with over 120,000 acres are distributed unit wide. Open grasslands are home to deer and antelope.
Comanche National Grassland OHV maps and restrictions
County and secondary roads get slick in wet weather
Camping and Lodging
Springfield and La Junta, Colorado, as well as Boise City, Oklahoma provide a variety of motels, restaurants, medical facilities and gas stations.
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