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Pronghorn Hunting in Colorado GMU 57 - Chaffee, Park, and Fremont Counties

The elevation in this area ranges from 10,995 feet on Cameron Mountain to 6,890 feet near Swissvale. The terrain is Relatively level to moderately steep, low mountains with steep, rocky areas on the west side above the Arkansas River.

GMU 57 - Chaffee, Park, and Fremont Counties

Scores

Scores
User Scores
Ease of Drawing
12
 
12
Success
34
 
34
Trophy Potential
39
 
39
Public Access
75
 
75
Ease of Terrain
79
 
79
Room to Breathe
66
 
66
Opportunity
42
 
42
Convenience
7
 
7
Ease of Effort
75
 
75
61
HuntScore

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Bounded on N by US Highway 24; on E by Kaufman Ridge and Badger Creek; on S by US Highway 50 and County Highway 291; on W by Arkansas River.

The access for this unit is good to public lands.

County

Chaffee, Park, Fremont

Size

273 Square Miles (174,989 Acres)

Land Ownership

24% Private, 76% Public, 55% USFS, 17% BLM, 4% State, 4% Wilderness

Latitude/Longitude

38.6764, -105.9504

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Amenities

There are 0 hospitals, 0 hotels, 5 campgrounds, and 0 grocery stores within a 20 mile radius.

Pronghorn Notes

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HuntScore Tip

Many units in pronghorn country are located on private land. However, many have been rated as good access locations. Landowners are more likely to give you permission to hunt pronghorn than deer.

Management Plan

Pronghorn Management Plan

State Agency Website

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Other Species in Unit

Deer, Elk, Shiras Moose, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, Turkey,

Photos and Terrain Notes


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The elevation in this area ranges from 10,995 feet on Cameron Mountain to 6,890 feet near Swissvale. The terrain is Relatively level to moderately steep, low mountains with steep, rocky areas on the west side above the Arkansas River. The vegetation consists of Grassy meadows with large aspen stands, piñon, junipers, pines, spruce and fir.

Pronghorn Drawing Stats (2021)

Total Quota
190
Licenses Drawn
190
Licenses Surplus
0
Resident Quota
154
Nonresident Quota
1
Landowner Quota
53
Youth Quota
17
11.2%
Overall Unit
1st Choice Draw Odds
Choose a hunt below to take a deeper dive into quotas, drawing odds, drawing trends, and harvest data.
Stats Apply For Sex Manner Season Type Draw Odds HuntScore Notes
AM057O1R
M
R
O1
LL
5.8%
59 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 57, 58, 581;
AM057O1A
M
A
O1
LL
15.5%
58 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 57, 58, 581;
AF057O1R
F
R
O1
LL
26.4%
64 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 57, 58, 581;
AF057O1A
F
A
O1
LL
100%
73 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 57, 58, 581;
AM049O1M
M
M
O1
LL
9.3%
57 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 49, 50, 57, 58, 500, 501, 581;
AF049O1M
F
M
O1
LL
40.8%
63 Permit Type A; License Valid for Units: 49, 50, 57, 58, 500, 501, 581;
HuntScore Tip: You are able to receive a refund for your license as long as the season has not started. You would have to fill out the License Refund Application or Preference Point Restoration form and return the license and carcass tag with the application to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Preference Points will be restored to the pre-draw level, and you will not receive a preference point for that year.

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Pronghorn Harvest Stats (2019)

Total Hunters
47
Total Harvest
14
Harvest Male
11
Harvest Female
3
30%
Average Success
Manner Season Type Sex Hunters Harvest Male Female Youth
A
A
N/A 4 0
0
0
0
ALL
ALL
N/A 47 14
11
3
0
M
M
N/A 4 0
0
0
0
R
AR
N/A 39 14
11
3
0
R
R
N/A 39 14
11
3
0
HuntScore Tip: Hunters who have GPS units are encouraged to mark the location of their harvest in the field. This is especially important for hunters who harvest a bear or moose. During mandatory inspections, hunters will be asked to give a location of their harvest. Having GPS coordinates makes reporting simple and precise.

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Weather Insights

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Average Temps

Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5° for every 1000' in elevation gain.

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Gear Recommendations for Pronghorn Hunting From logo

Camping

Jetboil 1.5L FluxRing Cooking Pot

Jetboil 1.5L FluxRing Cooking Pot

The 1.5 Liter FluxRing(R) pot offers cooking versatility with a wide-open form factor that makes it easy to simmer and cook for small groups. Folding wire handles and insulating cozy make for safe and easy handling. Plastic base cover works as a serving plate or bowl.FluxRing(R) technology makes it possible to heat a conveniently shaped vessel with extremely high efficiency. This patented technology captures the heat of the burner and directs it into the contents of the FluxRing(R) cooking pot, rather than into the air as waste.Please Note: Using the 1.5L Cooking Pot requires Pot Support kit for use with all of the Jetboil burners as it's not compatible with Helios and Joule.Video - Jetboil 1.5L Cooking Pot

Clothing

Element Outdoors Youth Prime Series Quarter Zip Jacket

Element Outdoors Youth Prime Series Quarter Zip Jacket

The new Prime(TM) Series 1/4 zip jacket is one of our favorite pieces. With a 3-piece hood and oversized comfort fit you may find yourself never taking it off! With its versatile dead quiet shell fabric bonded to the thermal regulating EO grid fleece, it keeps you warm on brisk days while still being breathable. This item has integrated treestand harness passthrough. The days of having to use ozone treatments or cover scents are over, our garments are treated with Polygiene(R) Odor Crunch(R) which destroys not only your scent but any other scent you come in contact with.

Food

MTN OPS Biotics - Probiotics & Enzymes

MTN OPS Biotics - Probiotics & Enzymes

BIOTICS is an advanced Pre and Probiotic blend specifically formulated to increase healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing the bad gut bacteria at the same time. Properly balancing these bacterias aids in improved digestive health, stronger gut lining and combating symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and irregular stool frequency. Improve your gut health, comfort and overall well-being with BIOTICS.USAGE: For best results take 1 serving (2 capsules) 20-30 min before any meal. Take on a daily consistent basis for best results. 80% of your immune system is stored right in your gut and that is why MTN OPS BIOTICS(TM) is so important for your daily health and wellness.

Footwear

HanWag Ferrata II GTX Boots

HanWag Ferrata II GTX Boots

Climbing performance meets hiking comfort. Ideal for alpine rock climbing, demanding via ferratas and high-alpine tours in summer. Lightweight and flexible with a hybrid crampon-compatible sole.FeaturesTubeTec Rock mid sole for perfect balance of performance, comfort and durabilityTrusted Vibram "Mont Compound" and Hanwag Integral Light profile design for alpine mountaineeringModern and extremely functional cuff design with new Hanwag LFX technologyHeel welt for semi-automatic cramponsClick Clamp eyelets for 2-zone lacing

Optics

Muddy Outdoors 850X Laser Rangefinder

Muddy Outdoors 850X Laser Rangefinder

The Muddy LR850X Laser Range Finder is about to be your new favorite range finder. With a 850 yard range, this range finder works for most hunting applications. The ABS housing and durable rubber trim protect the unit to IP54 water protection specifications. Switch between yard and meters quickly and easily.

Packs

Horn Hunter Hybrid Curl Frame

Horn Hunter Hybrid Curl Frame

All New- Adjustable Torso System, fit your specific torso lengthAll New-Larger Wings to have farther reach around the packAll New-Pockets on the outside of wings. More space and organizationClick Here to see our catalog of Multi-Day PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Overnight PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Day PacksClick Here to see our catalog of Travel Packs

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