Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 136 (Lamar / Arkansas Plains)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Unit 136 covers the Arkansas River plains around Lamar in Prowers and Baca counties. Shortgrass prairie, sand sage, and agricultural fields hold a solid pronghorn herd, with CPW Walk-In Access and Comanche National Grassland opening strong public opportunity.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 136

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 136

Pronghorn in Unit 136 concentrate on open shortgrass and sandsage country.

Archery

Bucks water at stock tanks and irrigation pivots early. Decoy tactics work on rut-active bucks.

Rifle

Open prairie on Comanche NG and WIA parcels. Glass from high spots at dawn.

Arkansas Corridor

Alfalfa edges near the Arkansas River hold herds through the season.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 136

Unit 136 is flat country — glassing and low-stalk planning matter.

Glass County Roads

Drive section roads glassing at dawn. Once a buck is found, plan a stalk using fence lines and terrain folds.

WIA and Grassland

Comanche NG and WIA parcels open free public hunting. Check the atlas before the opener.

Waterhole Archery

Blinds on stock tanks produce close shots during early-morning heat.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%

Unit 136 pronghorn success runs 75-88% rifle and 20-30% archery. Tag numbers are healthy and the herd is growing.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	12	12	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	14	23	60.9%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	12	2	100.0%	0
Rifle— 5th Season	2	2	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	4	60	6.7%	6
Rifle— 1st Season	43	72	59.7%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	38	22	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	3	186	1.6%	25

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Preference-point draw. Unit 136 buck rifle typically 0-2 resident points. Doe tags often leftover.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 136

Colorado GMU 136 is a mule deer unit managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Limited-entry buck tags move through the CPW preference-point draw. We use this page as a starting reference for scouting and point strategy.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 136

We pull the CPW Hunting Atlas for Unit 136 to map public-land boundaries and seasonal range, then focus on sage and oak benches during rifle seasons and higher summer range during archery.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 136

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle28%

Archery18%

Mule deer success in Unit 136 varies with weather and tag quotas. We compare the latest CPW Big Game Statistics release for Unit 136 against the three-year rolling average before ranking the unit.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 2nd Season	6	7	85.7%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	7	0	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	6	0	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	0	0	0.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	18	42	42.9%	1
Rifle— 1st Season	8	30	26.7%	2
Rifle— 1st Season	37	26	100.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	4	72	5.6%	20
Archery— 1st Season	24	12	100.0%	0
Archery— 3rd Season	1	0	100.0%	0
Archery— 2nd Season	2	11	18.2%	7
Archery— 3rd Season	1	0	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 136 mule deer tags are issued through the CPW preference-point draw. We check the prior-cycle CPW draw summary before committing points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Trailer Access

Yes — US 50, US 287, and paved county grid. Any rig handles the country.

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Water

Scarce outside pivots and the Arkansas corridor. Carry plenty.

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Road Conditions

Paved highways plus graveled sections. Dirt turns to gumbo after rain.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy. Flat shortgrass.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate on WIA, light on private with permission.

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Weather

Warm days, cold nights. Wind is constant.

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Cell Service

Good on highways; drops in remote grassland.

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Nearest Town

Lamar (population ~7,500) for full services; Springfield (~1,300) south.

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Permit Notes

Unit 136 tags mostly limited draw; doe tags often leftover.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hunt Unit 136 on public land?

Yes — Comanche National Grassland and multiple WIA parcels provide free public access.

What is Unit 136 trophy potential?

Plains bucks run slightly smaller than sage units, but Unit 136 regularly produces 14-15 inch bucks.

When do I apply for Unit 136 mule deer?

Apply through the CPW spring big game draw by the published deadline. Confirm current dates on the CPW draw page before finalizing your application.

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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 Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Unit 136 pronghorn harvest, Success rates, Herd trend · accessed 2026-04-17
Comanche National Grassland — USDA Forest Service · supports: Comanche NG access in Unit 136, Camping rules, Access roads · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Walk-In Access Program — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: WIA parcels in Unit 136, Habitat stamp requirement, Seasonal windows · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point system, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Hunting Atlas — CPW / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundaries, Public-land layers · accessed 2026-04-17