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Unit 97

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2025
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speciesgeneral Sizetrophy potential
Mule Deer150"-170"170"+
Whitetail Deer120"-140"140"+
Antelope60"-65"70"+

On The Ground

Vast agricultural and sand hill county south of Sterling is mainly private land. Mule deer herds are stable, antelope herd is declining and elk are not known to frequent this unit.

Hunters should gain hunting permission before their hunt. Elk are very scarce.

Terrain

Sand Hills consists of miles of just that, as well as a portion named Jones Flats along with miles of open prairie, as well as Fremont Butte, Eagle Hill and dry washes with large sections of dry croplands.

  • Roughly 593 square miles

  • 13.9% public land

  • Elevations from 3,900-4,700 feet

Area consists of vast areas of sagebrush, yucca plants, Russian thistle, areas of short grasses, wind breaks of Russian olives and agricultural crops of wheat, sunflower and corn.

No state or Federal lands that allow public access.

Interstate 76 is the western border, Colorado Highway 61 marks the eastern and northern edge, U.S. Highway 34 travels east and west creating the southern boundary and Colorado Highway 6 travels through the middle. All roads connect to a good county road system.

Sterling and Fort Morgan, along Interstate 76 in the northwest and southwest, give hunters a lot of options for motels, restaurants, gas and diesel fuel, medical facilities, RV parks and campgrounds. Communities of Akron and Otis provide gas and small cafes.

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