At a Glance
11Square Miles
9%Public Land
4,528 - 5,151Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Obtain permission to hunt before applying for tags
- Be prepared to hang a tree stand or set up ground blinds
Unit 123 in Colorado presents a challenging yet rewarding hunting experience, according to user comments. Hunters appreciate the unit's rugged terrain and advise preparing for its demanding nature, with steep climbs and unpredictable weather conditions being frequent challenges. Recent observations indicate a healthy game population, though they stress the importance of thorough scouting to locate animals, particularly during early and late seasons when they tend to be more elusive. The draw odds are competitive, so prospective hunters should plan their applications carefully and consider the need for preference points.
Close to Pueblo and Colorado Springs, this unit is 91 percent private with no public access to Fountain and Chico creeks and the Arkansas River. You must get permission to hunt the creek and river bottoms for deer or pay a landowner or outfitter to hunt.
Competition is high for hunting access to deer and pronghorns and whitetails commonly reach trophy size. Look for whitetails along creek and river bottoms. There are good numbers of pronghorns in the northern two-thirds of the unit.