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Colorado Mule Deer Pronghorn

Unit 101 (Phillips / Sedgwick Plains)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Pronghorn

Unit 101 covers the northeast Colorado plains in Phillips and Sedgwick counties. Shelterbelts, CRP, irrigated corn, and the Frenchman and North Fork Republican drainages support strong mule deer and whitetail populations with classic plains buck potential.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 101

Unit 101 covers the northeast Colorado plains in Phillips and Sedgwick counties. Shelterbelts, CRP, irrigated corn, and the Frenchman and North Fork Republican drainages support strong mule deer and whitetail populations with classic plains buck potential.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 101

Unit 101 mule deer work ag edges and cover pockets.

October Rifle

Bucks bed in CRP and plum thickets; feed on corn and stubble.

Late Rifle

Rut-active bucks chase does across open sections.

Drainage Corridors

Frenchman Creek and North Fork Republican bottoms hold mature bucks.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Archery18%
any legal weapon28%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
Unit 101 mule deer success runs 45-58% rifle. Trophy potential is strong thanks to ag country and mature age class.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— 1st Season4740100.0% 0
Any Legal Method— 2nd Season10654100.0% 0
Any Legal Method— 2nd Season152100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season126100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season159100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season237530.7% 1
Rifle— 1st Season183551.4% 1
Muzzleloader— 2nd Season21100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 2nd Season2916100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point draw. Unit 101 buck rifle typically 2-5 resident points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there trophy bucks in Unit 101?
Yes — ag-fed bucks hit 170+ inches regularly. The Republican drainage produces the biggest deer.
Do I need permission to hunt Unit 101?
Not strictly — WIA and state wildlife areas provide free access. But landowner permission opens the best trophy ground.
How do I apply for Unit 101 pronghorn?
We apply through CPW's spring big game draw using our preference points, before the April deadline.
What is the success rate for Unit 101 pronghorn?
Colorado pronghorn units typically run 60-90% success. We check CPW Big Game Statistics for Unit 101-specific numbers before applying.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Unit 101 mule deer harvest, Buck class, Trend · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Walk-In Access Program — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: WIA parcels in Unit 101, Seasonal windows, Habitat stamp · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. State Wildlife Areas — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: SWA parcels in Unit 101, Access rules, Permit requirements · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pronghorn season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17