Colorado Pronghorn Mule Deer

Unit 140 (Baca County South)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Pronghorn, Mule Deer

Unit 140 covers southeastern Baca County along the Oklahoma and New Mexico borders, flat short-grass prairie and CRP fields with scattered Comanche National Grassland parcels. The open country holds a strong pronghorn population and produces consistent buck opportunity each fall.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 140

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 140

Pronghorn in Unit 140 roam the short-grass prairie of southeastern Baca County, following water and green feed.

CRP and Wheat Stubble

Watch the edges of CRP grass fields and harvested wheat for feeding bucks. Pronghorn prefer fresh green growth and regrowth on dryland fields.

Stock Tanks and Windmills

Every stock tank on Comanche NG pulls pronghorn in dry years. Sit a tank with binoculars from a low knob at sunrise.

Saddle and Ridge Crossings

Subtle ridge saddles funnel daily pronghorn movement. Scout with a spotting scope and find where the herds cross predictable routes.

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 140

Unit 140 is a classic spot-and-stalk pronghorn hunt across big prairie country.

Glass First

Drive the roads slowly at dawn, glass from each rise, and spot a stalkable buck before committing to the ground.

Use Terrain

Dry draws, arroyos, and subtle folds in the prairie let you close to 300-400 yards. Plan the stalk with contour lines, not a straight line.

Decoy and Call

September rut hunts can succeed with a buck decoy and snort-wheeze call. The herd buck will often charge within rifle or bow range.

Access

Comanche NG parcels, Walk-in Access fields, and CDOT right-of-ways open the unit. Knock on doors — many private ranches grant permission for pronghorn.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle74%

Unit 140 pronghorn rifle success is high, often 80-90% for buck tags and similar for doe. Archery success is lower but improves with decoys during the rut.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	19	4	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	10	34	29.4%	2
Rifle— 1st Season	59	43	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	8	82	9.8%	17

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 140 pronghorn uses Colorado's pure preference-point system. Rifle buck tags typically draw with 0-2 points, and doe tags draw immediately or are available as leftovers.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 140

Colorado GMU 140 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are issued through CPW's preference-point draw, and we apply each spring for the upcoming fall season. This page is our starting reference for Unit 140 before diving into CPW's statistics, hunting atlas, and current-year deer regulations.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 140

We use the CPW Hunting Atlas to identify public-land parcels, Walk-in Access, and migration corridors within Unit 140. Mule deer on Colorado's eastern plains use cottonwood bottoms, CRP fields, and sage benches — we glass those transitions at dawn and dusk before committing to a stand or stalk.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 140

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle28%

Archery18%

Muzzleloader22%

Hunter success in Unit 140 varies year to year with weather, tag numbers, and herd trends. We review the most recent CPW Big Game Statistics release for season-by-season success and the three-year rolling average before applying.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	6	10	60.0%	0
Rifle— 2nd Season	23	11	100.0%	0
Rifle— 3rd Season	19	13	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	2	13	15.4%	17
Rifle— 4th Season	24	20	100.0%	0
Archery— 1st Season	17	6	100.0%	0
Muzzleloader— 1st Season	4	3	100.0%	0

Data from 2022 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 140 mule deer tags are allocated through CPW's pure preference-point draw. Point creep and required points fluctuate with applicant demand and tag quotas, so we check the CPW draw summary for the prior cycle before investing another year of points here.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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RV Sites

Basic RV services in Springfield and Walsh. Dispersed camping on Comanche NG.

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Camp Sites

Limited developed sites. Two Buttes SWA to the north has primitive camping.

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Trailer Access

Yes on paved and graded gravel roads.

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Water

Stock tanks and windmills. Haul your own for camp.

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Road Conditions

Paved main routes; gravel and two-track interior. Greasy when wet.

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Terrain Difficulty

Easy. Flat to gently rolling prairie.

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Hunting Pressure

Moderate during rifle pronghorn season.

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Weather

Warm early, cold north winds possible in October. Flash floods can strand vehicles in draws.

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Cell Service

Good along highways, spotty on grassland interior.

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Nearest Town

Springfield

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit 140 pronghorn?

Unit 140 rifle buck pronghorn tags typically draw with 0-2 preference points through Colorado's pure preference-point system. Doe tags are often available as leftovers.

Is there enough public land for a DIY pronghorn hunt in Unit 140?

Public access in Unit 140 comes primarily from Comanche National Grassland parcels and Walk-in Access fields. Many hunters also secure permission on private ranches — a mix is common for a successful DIY hunt.

How do I apply for Unit 140 mule deer?

Unit 140 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 140 mostly public land?

Unit 140 is predominantly private land. We use the CPW Hunting Atlas and Walk-in Access layer to identify 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.

Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pronghorn season dates, Unit 140 boundary, Buck and doe tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Pronghorn Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pronghorn DAU objectives, Herd composition · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Hunting Atlas — GMU 140 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: Unit 140 boundary, Walk-in Access parcels, Comanche NG parcels · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Deer season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 140 (Baca County South)

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 140

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 140

CRP and Wheat Stubble

Stock Tanks and Windmills

Saddle and Ridge Crossings

How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 140

Pronghorn Success Rates

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 140

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 140

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 140

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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