Draw Odds Colorado · Pronghorn
Colorado Pronghorn — Unit 3
Colorado Pronghorn Unit 3 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
8.4%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident · Archery 1st Season buck only
7
Points Req.
22
Tags (Resident)
261
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90 | 5 | 5.6% | 1 |
| 2022 | 96 | 18 | 18.8% | — |
| 2021 | 110 | 16 | 14.5% | — |
| 2020 | 108 | 17 | 15.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2 |
Archery 1st Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 261 | 22 | 8.4% | 7 |
| 2025 | 256 | 19 | 7.4% | 6 |
| 2024 | 243 | 16 | 6.6% | 6 |
| 2023 | 343 | 16 | 4.7% | 5 |
| 2022 | 454 | 74 | 16.3% | 4 |
| 2021 | 459 | 72 | 15.7% | 4 |
| 2020 | 445 | 77 | 17.3% | 4 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 2 | 3.6% | 7 |
| 2025 | 56 | 4 | 7.1% | 6 |
| 2024 | 44 | 5 | 11.4% | 6 |
| 2023 | 69 | 5 | 7.2% | 5 |
| 2022 | 73 | 13 | 17.8% | 4 |
| 2021 | 101 | 13 | 12.9% | 4 |
| 2020 | 58 | 10 | 17.2% | 4 |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 6 | 7.6% | 1 |
| 2022 | 88 | 18 | 20.5% | 1 |
| 2021 | 89 | 17 | 19.1% | 1 |
| 2020 | 91 | 13 | 14.3% | 1 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 1 |
Muzzleloader 1st Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123 | 17 | 13.8% | 7 |
| 2025 | 125 | 10 | 8% | 7 |
| 2024 | 97 | 6 | 6.2% | 6 |
| 2023 | 132 | 6 | 4.5% | 7 |
| 2022 | 155 | 18 | 11.6% | 5 |
| 2021 | 155 | 15 | 9.7% | 5 |
| 2020 | 163 | 18 | 11% | 5 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 | 4 | 7% | 8 |
| 2025 | 44 | 3 | 6.8% | 7 |
| 2024 | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | 6 |
| 2023 | 54 | 2 | 3.7% | 9 |
| 2022 | 53 | 6 | 11.3% | 7 |
| 2021 | 61 | 9 | 14.8% | 5 |
| 2020 | 35 | 6 | 17.1% | 6 |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 998 | 6 | 0.6% | 6 |
| 2022 | 1,131 | 67 | 5.9% | 3 |
| 2021 | 1,211 | 57 | 4.7% | 3 |
| 2020 | 1,092 | 69 | 6.3% | 3 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 25 | 1 | 4% | 4 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0% | — |
Rifle 5th Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 325 | 6 | 1.8% | 1 |
| 2022 | 380 | 185 | 48.7% | — |
| 2021 | 433 | 189 | 43.6% | — |
| 2020 | 407 | 188 | 46.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 2 | 25% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | — |
Rifle 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 1 | 1.2% | 4 |
| 2022 | 92 | 17 | 18.5% | 1 |
| 2021 | 84 | 18 | 21.4% | 2 |
| 2020 | 70 | 16 | 22.9% | 2 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Rifle 2nd Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144 | 16 | 11.1% | 1 |
| 2020 | 151 | 21 | 13.9% | 2 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Rifle 1st Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,072 | 32 | 1.5% | 16 |
| 2025 | 1,946 | 32 | 1.6% | 13 |
| 2024 | 1,698 | 27 | 1.6% | 11 |
| 2023 | 2,147 | 26 | 1.2% | 13 |
| 2022 | 2,645 | 265 | 10% | 8 |
| 2021 | 2,578 | 257 | 10% | 9 |
| 2020 | 2,357 | 260 | 11% | 9 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 484 | 8 | 1.7% | 17 |
| 2025 | 445 | 8 | 1.8% | 16 |
| 2024 | 352 | 5 | 1.4% | 12 |
| 2023 | 419 | 6 | 1.4% | 14 |
| 2022 | 410 | 25 | 6.1% | 9 |
| 2021 | 363 | 33 | 9.1% | 9 |
| 2020 | 309 | 32 | 10.4% | 9 |
Rifle 5th Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 255 | 81 | 31.8% | 3 |
| 2025 | 397 | 36 | 9.1% | 3 |
| 2024 | 358 | 33 | 9.2% | 2 |
| 2023 | 493 | 30 | 6.1% | 1 |
| 2022 | 559 | 258 | 46.2% | — |
| 2021 | 605 | 287 | 47.4% | — |
| 2020 | 633 | 279 | 44.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 16 | 35.6% | 3 |
| 2025 | 57 | 8 | 14% | 3 |
| 2024 | 60 | 5 | 8.3% | 3 |
| 2023 | 98 | 7 | 7.1% | 2 |
| 2022 | 78 | 44 | 56.4% | — |
| 2021 | 73 | 33 | 45.2% | — |
| 2020 | 88 | 35 | 39.8% | — |
Rifle 1st Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 93 | 3 | 3.2% | 19 |
| 2025 | 59 | 3 | 5.1% | 16 |
| 2024 | 66 | 3 | 4.5% | 18 |
| 2023 | 87 | 2 | 2.3% | 20 |
| 2022 | 97 | 4 | 4.1% | 20 |
| 2021 | 96 | 4 | 4.2% | 20 |
| 2020 | 110 | 3 | 2.7% | 18 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
Rifle 2nd Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 122 | 6 | 4.9% | 18 |
| 2020 | 78 | 5 | 6.4% | 17 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Pronghorn Unit 3?
The most recent published odds are 8.4% for resident applicants in 2026 — 261 applicants for 22 tags on the Archery 1st Season buck only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 3.6% (2 tags, 56 applicants). Points required in 2026: 7.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Pronghorn Unit 3?
In 2026, this unit took about 7 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Pronghorn Unit 3?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery 1st Season buck only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 6.6% in 2024 and 8.4% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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