Situated south of the Wyoming and Nebraska state line, hunters may find trophy antelope and mule deer bucks on Pawnee National Grasslands or on large private ranches. Outfitters report very high success on both trophies.

Finding water holes that are being frequently used is one key to a successful antelope hunt. There is gas and oil exploration here. Use GPS to establish land ownership.

Distinctive vertical Pawnee Buttes and rolling prairie of Pawnee National Grasslands distinguish this area in eastern Colorado. A number of creeks drain the unit toward the South Platte River which is some 20-30 miles away.

Prairie shortgrass, sagebrush on mesas, willows and cottonwoods along creek bottoms provide cover in the majority of the unit. There are some irrigated croplands growing alfalfa near Hereford that provides a sharp contrast from the surrounding grasses.

Pawnee National Grassland provides close to 200,000 acres, within units 87 and 88, of public land. The area is a checkerboard of National, state and private-land ownership. Most state lands are leased, limiting access for hunters. There is a good system of county roads due to oil/gas exploration and production in Weld County. Colorado Route 71 marks the eastern boundary, Wyoming and Nebraska state line creates the northern boundary, County Road 390 defines the western edge and Colorado Route 14 forms the southern boundary.

Crow Valley Recreation Area near Briggsdale offers RV and tent camping facilities. Sterling, about 35 miles to the southeast has many motels, restaurants, medical centers, gasoline and other services. Sidney, Nebraska is about 50 miles to the northeast provides motels, restaurants and gasoline. Cheyenne, Wyoming some 50 miles to the northwest provides world famous hospitality along with hotels, motels, restaurants and other facilities and services a hunter might need.