Quick Tips
- Tourist enjoy the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Northeast of Trinidad are canyonlands and open prairie where mule deer, antelope, whitetail and elk can be found. Comanche National Grassland provides public land access in the northeastern portion of the unit.
Trophy class mule deer and whitetails travel along the Purgatoire River and Chacuaco Creek. Try hunting on the Comanche National Grasslands.
Terrain
Flat prairie, two substantial steep canyons, Purgatoire and Chacuaco, numerous other canyons that lead to Purgatoire River, broad OV Mesa, Chacuaco, Trinchera and Bachieha Creeks.
Roughly 280 square miles
29.4% public land
Elevations from 4,429-5,801 feet
Vegetation
Shortgrass prairie, pinyon/juniper, bitterbrush, sagebrush, yucca, prickly cactus and cottonwoods along creek bottoms.
Access
High winds and snow can create blizzards as early as late November or early December. County and secondary roads become slick in wet weather. Four-wheel-drive traction recommended. Comanche National Grassland located in the northeastern portion of the unit is limited but does offer some public land hunting access. The rest of the unit is privately owned or state land that is also inaccessible.
Camping and Lodging
Trinidad, 30 miles to the southwest, provides motels, restaurants, gas, diesel, groceries and medical facilities. Motels and food can also be found in this area.
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