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Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 124 (Pueblo / Arkansas River)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Unit 124 sits in Pueblo and Otero counties on the southeastern Colorado plains, covering shortgrass prairie along the Arkansas River corridor. Pronghorn in GMU 124 use the sage-grass flats between the river and the Comanche National Grassland to the south.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 124

Unit 124 sits in Pueblo and Otero counties on the southeastern Colorado plains, covering shortgrass prairie along the Arkansas River corridor. Pronghorn in GMU 124 use the sage-grass flats between the river and the Comanche National Grassland to the south.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 124

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How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 124

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%
Eastern Colorado pronghorn rifle hunts historically post strong success for hunters with access. CPW's harvest report is the authoritative source.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season8328100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season13321561.9% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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GMU 124 pronghorn tags follow the standard preference-point draw. Check CPW draw statistics for current point requirements by hunt code.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does GMU 124 have public land?
Some — the Comanche National Grassland provides the bulk of public access in the southern portion of the unit.
Weapons allowed?
Archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons — check the CPW brochure for current dates.
Can I draw Unit 124 mule deer without preference points?
Unit 124 draws at near-even odds, so zero-point hunters have a realistic chance. Apply first choice every year — even if you do not draw, you accumulate points toward future seasons.

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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 Hunting — Big Game Unit Information — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: GMU 124 boundary, Preference-point draw structure · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. 2025 Colorado Big Game Brochure — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: 2025 pronghorn season dates, Hunt codes for GMU 124 · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Comanche National Grassland — USDA Forest Service · supports: Public-land access in southeastern Colorado · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 124 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundary geometry, Public land ownership layer, Deer migration corridors · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. 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