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Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 118 (Kit Carson / Flagler)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Unit 118 covers Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties on the east-central Colorado plains. Shortgrass prairie, wheat stubble, CRP, and sandsage country hold one of the state's larger pronghorn herds. Tag quotas are generous and public opportunity is strong through WIA.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 118

Unit 118 covers Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties on the east-central Colorado plains. Shortgrass prairie, wheat stubble, CRP, and sandsage country hold one of the state's larger pronghorn herds. Tag quotas are generous and public opportunity is strong through WIA.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 118

Unit 118 pronghorn occupy the shortgrass prairie from the Kansas border west.

Archery

Bucks water at stock tanks; decoys and blinds work.

Rifle

Open prairie between Flagler and Burlington. Glass from section-road high points at dawn.

Ag Edges

Alfalfa, wheat-stubble, and CRP edges draw steady feed traffic.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%
Unit 118 pronghorn success runs 80-92% rifle, 22-32% archery. Tag numbers are generous.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season13962100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season11727941.9% 0
Rifle— 1st Season204196100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point draw. Unit 118 buck rifle typically 0-1 resident points. Doe tags often leftover.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I draw Unit 118 pronghorn with 0 points?
Yes — most seasons resident buck rifle clears at 0-1 points. Doe tags often leftover.
Where can I camp hunting Unit 118?
Burlington and Flagler have motels. Dispersed camping is limited to scattered BLM parcels — most land is private.
How do I apply for Unit 118 mule deer?
Unit 118 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 118 mostly public land?
Unit 118 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.

  1. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Unit 118 pronghorn harvest, Success rates, Herd trend · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Walk-In Access Program — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: WIA parcels in Unit 118, Access windows, Habitat stamp requirement · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Colorado — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Scattered BLM parcels, Access points, Camping rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17