How big is GMU 112 in Colorado?

GMU 112 (GMU 112 — Lincoln Co.) covers about 297 square miles, ranging from roughly 4,900 to 5,700 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.

What species does the catalog list for GMU 112?

Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Colorado agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.

GMU 112 GMU 112 — Lincoln Co.

Good-access pronghorn country in the heart of the plains

Eastern Plains Colorado — Lincoln County wheat and prairie · Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Mule deer buck trotting across open prairie at dusk

Area

297

sq mi

Public land

approx.

Elevation

4,900–5,700

feet

Motorized

moderate

access

Overview

GMU 112 is a compact Lincoln County plains unit of shortgrass prairie and dryland wheat farms. Pronghorn are found throughout and are the primary quarry, with hunter access generally rated good for antelope. A limited mule deer population — plus a few whitetail in the creek bottoms — and scattered plains elk round out the opportunity. As across the eastern plains, land is mostly private, but this unit is friendlier to knock-and-ask hunters than many of its neighbors.

Terrain

Flat to gently rolling high plains with big open sightlines, broken by shallow ephemeral drainages, playas, and stock ponds.

Cover: Shortgrass prairie and sagebrush interspersed with extensive dryland winter wheat and CRP; cottonwood and willow strung along the creek bottoms.

Landmarks: Big Sandy Creek · Hugo and Limon farm country · Highway 40 / Highway 71 corridors · Lincoln County wheat fields

Access

Access is good for pronghorn but only fair for deer — landowners readily grant antelope permission while guarding their deer. The unit is predominantly private wheat and ranchland. Colorado State Trust Lands are NOT open to hunting unless enrolled in CPW's Public Access Program, so don't count them as public. Get written permission ahead of the season.

Managers: private ranch, State Land Board trust (mostly closed to public), scattered State Wildlife Areas

Access points: County road grid off Highways 40 and 71 · Access near Hugo and Limon · Ranch two-tracks (permission required)

Species notes

Pronghorn

common opportunity

The main attraction — pronghorn are found throughout the unit and access is comparatively good. Antelope key on winter wheat fields, sagebrush flats, and water. Success runs a bit below half in recent years.

→Start by glassing winter wheat fields where pronghorn concentrate
→Spot-and-stalk using drainages and terrain rolls to close distance
→Hunt the September rut for active bucks
→Cover ground and glass — antelope are spread across the open country

Mule Deer

limited opportunity

A limited, fully-draw mule deer population uses creek bottoms, shelterbelts, and CRP edges. Access is only fair for deer even where pronghorn permission is easy, so plan accordingly.

→Hunt cottonwood bottoms and shelterbelts at dawn and dusk
→Work CRP-to-wheat edges
→Secure deer-specific permission separately

Whitetail Deer

limited opportunity

Whitetail hold in the thicker cottonwood and willow timber of Big Sandy Creek and similar drainages — a minor presence beside the dominant mule deer.

→Still-hunt creek-bottom cover
→Watch wheat-field edges adjacent to timber morning and evening

Rocky Mountain Elk

limited opportunity

Plains elk appear only occasionally, with very low harvest and a limited-draw (not OTC) tag. Any elk here is an incidental bonus tied to large private holdings.

→Scout large contiguous ranches for transient herds
→Landowner access is the deciding factor for plains elk

Pro tips

→Winter wheat fields are the number-one place to start glassing for pronghorn.
→Access is genuinely good for antelope here — take advantage and ask multiple landowners.
→Deer permission is harder; treat it as a separate, earlier ask.
→Cover ground; pronghorn are distributed across the whole unit.
→Check Big Sandy Creek timber for the occasional whitetail.

Watch out for

!Mostly private — verify boundaries and carry written permission.
!State Trust Lands are closed to hunting unless in CPW's Public Access Program.
!Gumbo roads become impassable after rain or snow.
!Open, windy, and shadeless — carry water and sun protection.

Logistics

Limon and Hugo provide fuel, food, and basic lodging right at the unit; Colorado Springs is roughly 90 minutes west for fuller services. Expect long gravel-road drives across wheat country, and slick gumbo when wet — bring high clearance.

Nearest towns: Hugo, Limon, Karval, Genoa

Nearby units

GMU 113 · GMU 113 — Lincoln/Cheyenne Co. GMU 111 · GMU 111 — Elbert/Lincoln/El Paso Co. GMU 114 · GMU 114 — Lincoln/Kit Carson/Cheyenne Co. GMU 120 · GMU 120 — Lincoln/Crowley/Kiowa Co.

Seasons & regulations

This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Colorado sources:

Research sources: CPW Colorado Parks & Wildlife — Hunting · HuntScore — GMU 112 Lincoln County

FAQ

How big is GMU 112 in Colorado?: GMU 112 (GMU 112 — Lincoln Co.) covers about 297 square miles, ranging from roughly 4,900 to 5,700 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
How much public land is in GMU 112?: Approximately 5% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: private ranch, State Land Board trust (mostly closed to public), scattered State Wildlife Areas. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
What species does the catalog list for GMU 112?: Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Colorado agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.

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