Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 112

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Colorado Game Management Unit 112 offers a pronghorn hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state's preference-point system, and hunters apply each spring for the upcoming season. This page is a starting reference for understanding the unit before diving into CPW's official statistics, hunting atlas, and regulations.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 112

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 112

Use the CPW Hunting Atlas to identify public land boundaries, seasonal range overlays, and access points within Unit 112. Pronghorn distribution shifts through the season with weather, forage, and hunting pressure, so confirm current conditions with the latest CPW data before committing to a strategy.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 112

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%

Muzzleloader55%

Hunter success in Unit 112 varies year to year with weather, tag numbers, and herd trends. Review the most recent CPW Big Game Statistics release for season-by-season success percentages and the three-year rolling average before comparing this unit to neighboring GMUs.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %
Rifle— 1st Season	44	17	100.0%
Rifle— 1st Season	230	62	100.0%
Rifle— 1st Season	211	406	52.0%
Muzzleloader— 1st Season	0	0	0.0%
Muzzleloader— 1st Season	18	3	100.0%

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 112 pronghorn tags are allocated through CPW's preference-point draw. Point creep and required points fluctuate with applicant demand and tag quotas; check the CPW draw statistics summary for the prior cycle to gauge whether this unit fits your current point bank.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 112

Unit 112 spans the middle reaches of the Rio Grande drainage in Mineral and Hinsdale counties, blending high spruce-fir basins with lower piney ridges and sage parks. Three-year data shows 158 applicants against 302 tags — a relatively accessible draw with good tag availability. We find this unit a solid choice for hunters seeking mule deer in scenic southern Colorado mountain terrain without an extreme point investment.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 112

Mule deer in Unit 112 use the full elevation range from Rio Grande River bottoms at 8,000 feet to the alpine ridgelines near 13,000 feet.

Early Season (September-October)

Bucks hold on north-facing spruce-fir slopes and the aspen parks between 10,000 and 12,000 feet. Glass the open parks and south-facing rimrock at first light. Pre-rut bucks are moving to check does from late September onward.

Rut and Rifle Season

During the November rut, bucks cover large amounts of ground between doe groups on the sage and piney ridges at 8,500-10,500 feet. Focus on major drainages that funnel travel through tight terrain.

Migration Routes

Unit 112 sees a notable deer migration toward lower winter range in the Rio Grande valley. Hunters can time their hunt to intercept migrating deer when early snowfall pushes them off the high country.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 112

Unit 112 rewards both glassing-focused hunters in the alpine basins and ambush hunters on migration routes.

High-Country Glassing

The open alpine basins and talus fields above 11,000 feet allow long-range glassing. Set up on a ridgeline before dawn with a quality spotting scope and cover the aspen parks and south-facing bowls systematically.

Migration Ambush

Identify the main topographic pinch points and saddles between high country and lower sage-piney zones. Position at these crossings the morning after the first hard snowstorm above 10,000 feet for reliable deer movement.

Timber Still-Hunting

During midday, still-hunt the spruce-fir north slopes where mature bucks bed. Move 50 yards, stop and glass for 5 minutes, then repeat. Wind direction controls everything in this terrain.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Archery18%

Rifle28%

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %
Archery— 2nd Season	47	23	100.0%
Archery— 4th Season	2	1	100.0%
Archery— 4th Season	0	0	0.0%
Rifle— 1st Season	4	4	100.0%
Rifle— 1st Season	21	19	100.0%

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Colorado's pure preference-point system governs Unit 112. At roughly 0.5 applicants per tag over three years, this unit offers better-than-average draw odds for mule deer — residents with 0-3 points are often competitive. Check the CPW draw recap for current point requirements by hunt code.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Pronghorn tag for Colorado Unit 112?

Colorado Unit 112 pronghorn tags are issued through the CPW limited-draw using the state preference-point system. Apply through the CPW online licensing portal before the annual deadline.

Is Unit 112 mostly public land?

Land ownership varies across Colorado GMUs. Use the CPW Hunting Atlas to view BLM, USFS, State Land Board, and Walk-in Access layers for Unit 112 before scouting or applying.

Is Unit 112 a good mule deer unit for first-time Colorado hunters?

Unit 112 is a solid choice for hunters new to Colorado. The relatively accessible draw odds, extensive national forest land, and variety of terrain types make it manageable for DIY hunters. We recommend scouting the unit in late summer to identify active water sources and transition zones.

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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: Season dates and license structure, Unit-specific regulations, Species management overview · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates by season, Herd population estimates · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference point system, Drawing procedures, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 112 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundary geometry, Public land ownership layer, Mule deer migration corridors · accessed 2026-04-17
Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season dates, License structure, Tag quotas per hunt code · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Mule Deer Hunt Statistics and Draw Recap — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Draw recap preference point data · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 112

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 112

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 112

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 112

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 112

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 112

Early Season (September-October)

Rut and Rifle Season

Migration Routes

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 112

High-Country Glassing

Migration Ambush

Timber Still-Hunting

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Permit Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sources & Verification