Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 132 (132)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Unit 132 is a southeastern Colorado plains pronghorn GMU with shortgrass prairie, CRP, and ag interfaces. We like Unit 132 for hunters who want a realistic annual-draw pronghorn hunt with reasonable public access through WIA and State Trust Land.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 132

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 132

Pronghorn in Unit 132 concentrate in shortgrass prairie and CRP blocks.

Shortgrass Flats

Open shortgrass expanses hold bucks year-round. We glass from section-line high points at first light.

CRP-Ag Edges

Where CRP meets stubble and alfalfa, bucks tend herds of does along habitat transitions.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 132

Long-range glass, careful stalks, and a windproof approach.

Glass First

A spotting scope from a 20-foot rise covers miles of prairie. Locate the best buck before committing to a stalk.

Use Terrain

Even on flat prairie, subtle rolls and dry washes give cover for a crawl within range.

Wind Discipline

Pronghorn have incredible eyesight. We crawl slowly, stay low, and keep the wind in our face.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Muzzleloader55%

Rifle74%

Unit 132 pronghorn rifle success typically runs 70-85%. Archery is lower at 15-25% because closing to bow range on open prairie is difficult. Muzzleloader falls between.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Muzzleloader— 1st Season	2	0	100.0%	0
Muzzleloader— 1st Season	8	0	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	6	8	75.0%	0
Rifle— 5th Season	12	5	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	6	86	7.0%	4
Rifle— 1st Season	12	4	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	54	57	94.7%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 132 pronghorn rifle codes typically draw at 0-2 points for residents under Colorado's pure preference-point system and often zero points for non-residents. Archery usually draws at zero points.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 132

Unit 132 covers Colorado's eastern plains — shortgrass prairie and agricultural land and holds a resident mule deer population shaped by the terrain and vegetation of this part of Colorado. With approximately 14 applicants per year — a low-demand unit with realistic draw prospects, this limited-entry mule deer unit is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to maintain quality buck-to-doe ratios and older age-class bucks where tag allocation allows.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 132

Unit 132 mule deer occupy the plains-grassland landscape of eastern Colorado, using a combination of agricultural fields, sagebrush pastures, and riparian corridors.

Agricultural Fields and Dryland Wheat

Mule deer in plains units feed heavily on dryland wheat stubble, corn residue, and alfalfa during fall. Deer move from bedding cover in CRP grassland, draws, and cattail patches to ag fields at dawn and dusk. Glassing from elevated road shoulders can locate deer in open terrain.

Riparian Corridors and Draws

River and creek drainages provide the primary travel corridors and bedding cover in plains units. Cottonwood and willow riparian zones on public land — including SWA properties — hold deer through the season. Focus morning and evening hunts on these transition zones between open fields and cover.

CRP Ground and Sagebrush Pastures

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) grassland and native sagebrush provide bedding cover and travel habitat. Check Colorado PLOTS and SWA maps for publicly accessible parcels within Unit 132 before your hunt.

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How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 132

Hunting Unit 132 mule deer effectively requires understanding the seasonal patterns of Colorado deer and applying pressure-management tactics appropriate for the terrain.

Pre-Season Glassing

Invest time glassing Unit 132 in late August and early September when bucks are still in velvet and in summer patterns. Identify target bucks and memorize their terrain features. Velvet bucks are the most predictable — late August is the best time to find a specific animal before the season.

October Rut Hunting

Colorado's October rifle seasons are timed perfectly for the mule deer pre-rut and rut. Bucks abandon their tight summer ranges and cruise the terrain in search of does. Hunt all day during the peak rut — midday movement can be as good as dawn and dusk when bucks are actively covering ground.

Wind and Approach

Mule deer rely on their nose as much as their eyes. Hunt with the thermals — in mountain terrain, thermals rise as the day warms and fall at dawn and dusk. Plan your approach routes to keep wind in your favor at the time of day you're hunting each specific terrain feature.

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle28%

Colorado limited-entry mule deer units are designed to provide quality hunting with selective harvest of mature bucks. Rifle success rates for limited-entry units typically run 25-50% — significantly higher than OTC deer units. Unit 132's managed tag allocation reflects CPW's herd management objectives for this portion of Colorado. Check current CPW harvest reports for unit-specific data.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 2nd Season	30	39	76.9%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	23	25	92.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	12	8	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	8	2	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	14	6	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	8	0	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	21	70	30.0%	1
Rifle— 1st Season	18	53	34.0%	0

Data from 2021 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 132 is a lower-demand mule deer draw unit. With approximately 14 applicants per year, hunters should plan their preference-point strategy accordingly. Colorado's preference-point system rewards consistent application over time. Check current CPW Draw Odds statistics for point requirements and odds by hunt code before applying.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Road Conditions

Paved US 50 and US 287 provide main access. Section-line dirt roads are driveable dry, slick when wet.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy. Flat shortgrass prairie with subtle rolls.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate on WIA during rifle; lighter mid-week and during archery.

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Weather

Wind persistent. 30-75F range early; 20-55F late season.

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Cell Service

Reliable along US 50/287; spotty on county roads.

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Nearest Town

Lamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many preference points do I need for Unit 132 pronghorn?

Unit 132 typically draws at 0-2 points for residents and often zero points for non-residents under Colorado's pure preference-point system.

Is Unit 132 a trophy pronghorn unit?

It is a solid annual-hunt unit rather than a trophy build. Expect mature bucks in the 12-14 inch range with the occasional heavier buck in better age-structure years.

How competitive is the draw for Unit 132 mule deer?

Unit 132 mule deer draw competitiveness depends on the specific hunt code (weapon type, season, sex restriction). With approximately 14 applicants per year, check CPW's Draw Odds statistics for current point requirements by hunt code. Colorado's preference-point system rewards consistent annual applications — apply every year to accumulate points.

Is there public land to hunt in Unit 132?

Unit 132 is primarily private agricultural land on Colorado's eastern plains. Public hunting access is available through BLM parcels, State Wildlife Area (SWA) properties, and the Colorado PLOTS (Private Land Open To Sportsmen) program. Download the CPW SWA Atlas and Colorado PLOTS maps at cpw.state.co.us before your hunt to identify all publicly accessible parcels in the unit. Landowner permission is also worth pursuing for private-land access.

What gear is essential for hunting Unit 132 mule deer?

A quality optics system — 10x binoculars and a spotting scope — is the most critical gear investment for mule deer hunting. Colorado mule deer country demands long-range glassing before committing to a stalk. Add comfortable boots for terrain-specific conditions (mountain boots for steep country, lighter footwear for plains), a daypack, and a rangefinder for complete gear preparation.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

CPW GMU 132 Unit Page — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: GMU 132 boundaries, WIA parcels, Habitat notes · accessed 2026-04-17
2025 Colorado Big Game Brochure — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pronghorn season dates, License quotas, Preference-point draw rules · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Pronghorn Harvest Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU pronghorn harvest, Hunter success rates, Population trends · accessed 2026-04-17
Colorado Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season dates, Unit 132 boundary, Tag allocation, Regulations · accessed 2026-04-18
Colorado Draw Odds Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Applicant counts, Draw odds data, Preference point requirements · accessed 2026-04-18

Unit 132 (132)

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 132

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 132

Shortgrass Flats

CRP-Ag Edges

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 132

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 132

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 132

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 132

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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