At a Glance
28Square Miles
100%Public Land
6,069 - 7,874Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Academy officials decide hunting hours
- Local sites include include Garden of the Gods, Old Colorado City and U.S. Olympic Training Center
A tiny unit—28.9 square miles— entirely on the grounds of the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs.
Hunters apply for years to draw a mule deer tag because big bucks are killed every year despite restrictive Air Force controls. A military escort must accompany each hunter and the academy can shut down the hunt anytime.