Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 111 (Kiowa / Arapahoe County Plains)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

GMU 111 covers the shortgrass prairie of Arapahoe and Kiowa counties on Colorado's eastern plains, east of the Denver metro area. Pronghorn populations here occupy open agricultural and native grassland landscapes managed under CPW's preference point draw system. The flat terrain and large private land matrix make permission and scouting key factors for success.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 111

Where to Find Pronghorn in GMU 111

Pronghorn in GMU 111 range across the shortgrass prairie and agricultural fields of Arapahoe and Kiowa counties. Herds are visible year-round in the open country, often near stock ponds and wheat fields.

Water Sources

Stock ponds scattered across the private ranch land are the most reliable congregation points during dry late summers. Identify these on aerial maps and secure landowner permission well before the season.

Migration Patterns

Eastern plains pronghorn may move seasonally between summer and winter range. Scout regularly in the weeks before your hunt to confirm current herd locations, as groups can shift several miles between pastures.

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How to Hunt GMU 111 Pronghorn

Private land dominates GMU 111, making landowner relationships the most important pre-hunt investment.

Landowner Permission

Knock doors in late summer well before the season. Ranchers appreciate hunters who offer to help with fence repairs or who simply introduce themselves respectfully. Many eastern plains landowners will grant access for a friendly ask.

Spot-and-Stalk

Use your vehicle as a mobile blind to approach pronghorn without spooking them on the open plains. Stop well short of the herd, glass from the roof, and plan a stalk using road cuts, creek beds, or agricultural field edges for cover.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

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Eastern plains pronghorn units in Colorado tend to produce solid harvest success for hunters who have secured quality private land access. Public land hunting in GMU 111 is limited; review CPW Big Game Statistics for the most current unit-specific harvest data.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	108	106	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	113	368	30.7%	1
Rifle— 1st Season	128	67	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Eastern plains pronghorn tags in Colorado often have better draw odds than western slope units due to lower applicant demand. Some GMU 111 hunt codes may draw with zero or one preference point. Check CPW draw statistics annually for current data.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 111

Colorado GMU 111 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are issued through CPW's preference-point draw, and we apply each spring for the fall season. This page is our starting reference for Unit 111 before diving into CPW's statistics, hunting atlas, and current-year deer regulations.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 111

We use the CPW Hunting Atlas and Walk-in Access layer to find public-hunt parcels within Unit 111. On the eastern plains, mule deer work cottonwood bottoms, CRP edges, and sage benches — we scout those transitions at dawn and dusk before the opener.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 111

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Mule Deer Success Rates

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Hunter success in Unit 111 varies year to year with weather, tag numbers, and herd trends. We review the most recent CPW Big Game Statistics release for season-by-season success percentages before applying.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	27	14	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	47	69	68.1%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 111 mule deer tags are allocated through CPW's pure preference-point draw. Point creep fluctuates with applicant demand; we check the CPW draw summary for the prior cycle before applying.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there public land to hunt pronghorn in GMU 111?

Public land is very limited in GMU 111. Most hunting requires private landowner permission. Use CPW's Hunting Atlas to identify any BLM or state land parcels within the unit before planning your hunt.

How do I find pronghorn on Colorado's eastern plains?

Pronghorn are visible year-round on the open grasslands. Drive county roads in the morning and evening, glass from your vehicle, and focus on areas near stock ponds and winter wheat fields where herds tend to concentrate.

How do I apply for Unit 111 mule deer?

Unit 111 mule deer tags are issued through CPW's limited-draw using the state preference-point system. We apply through the CPW online licensing portal before the April deadline.

Is Unit 111 mostly public land?

Unit 111 is a predominantly private-land eastern-plains GMU. We use the CPW Hunting Atlas and Walk-in Access layer to find huntable public parcels 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.

CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: GMU boundaries, Pronghorn license structure, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pronghorn harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Population estimates per DAU · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference point system, Application period, Draw results · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 111 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundary geometry, Public land ownership layers · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 111 (Kiowa / Arapahoe County Plains)

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 111

Where to Find Pronghorn in GMU 111

Water Sources

Migration Patterns

How to Hunt GMU 111 Pronghorn

Landowner Permission

Spot-and-Stalk

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 111

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 111

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 111

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Terrain Difficulty

Hunting Pressure

Nearest Town

Permit Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

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