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Colorado Pronghorn Elk Mule Deer

Unit 133 (Wet Mountains East)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Elk, Mule Deer

Unit 133 covers rolling plains country east of Trinidad in Las Animas County. Shortgrass prairie, scattered piñon breaks, and agricultural edge habitat host a strong pronghorn population with excellent herd visibility and reasonable public access via WIA.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 133

Unit 133 covers rolling plains country east of Trinidad in Las Animas County. Shortgrass prairie, scattered piñon breaks, and agricultural edge habitat host a strong pronghorn population with excellent herd visibility and reasonable public access via WIA.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 133

Unit 133 pronghorn use the open shortgrass plains and prairie-ag edge along the Purgatoire tributaries.

All Season

Herds use open flats near windmills and stock tanks, moving between grass and stubble edges through the day.

Rut

September rut sees bucks patrolling fixed territory and kicking satellite bucks off doe groups.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 133

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%
Unit 133 pronghorn success rates commonly run 75–90% per recent CPW statistics, reflecting a strong herd and reasonable access.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season5410100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season779779.4% 0
Rifle— 5th Season3628100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 133 uses Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Buck pronghorn tags typically require several preference points for residents and more for non-residents; doe tags are often available at 0–1 point.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit 133 pronghorn?
Unit 133 buck pronghorn tags typically require several preference points for residents and more for non-residents in Colorado's preference-point draw. Doe tags are much more attainable.
Do I need points to draw Unit 133 elk?
Yes for most hunt codes. Some cow and short-season codes draw with zero or one point depending on demand. We check the CPW draw recap for the most recent cycle.
When is the Unit 133 elk season?
Unit 133 offers Colorado's standard archery, muzzleloader, and four rifle seasons. Exact dates change yearly — we check the current CPW brochure before applying.
How many points for Unit 133 mule deer?
Point requirements vary by weapon and hunt code. Check the current CPW draw recap — early-rifle and archery codes often need fewer points than late-rifle.
What is the terrain like in Unit 133?
The unit mixes aspen parks, mixed-conifer slopes, and oak-brush benches at elevations from about 7,000 to 12,000 feet. Good road access via San Juan NF roads.
When is the mule deer rut in Unit 133?
The rut typically peaks from late October through mid-November, when bucks become active during daylight hours and are most vulnerable to hunters.

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Sources & Verification

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

  1. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (2025 Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season dates, GMU boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Pronghorn Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Herd status, Tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Walk-In Access Program — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Walk-In Access parcel locations · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season dates, Unit 133 regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU elk harvest, Hunter success · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 133 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: GMU 133 boundary, Public land layer, Elk seasonal range · accessed 2026-04-17
  7. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw, Application timeline · accessed 2026-04-17