A look at the draft of possible deer changes and other deer population info.
Region | NW |
|---|---|
2019 | 40,313 |
2020 | 38,592 |
Total change | -1,721 |
Percent change | -4.3% |
Region | SW |
2019 | 19,290 |
2020 | 19,415 |
Total change | 125 |
Percent change | 0.6% |
Region | NE |
2019 | 14,070 |
2020 | 14,540 |
Total change | 470 |
Percent change | 3.3% |
Region | NE Plains |
2019 | 10,000 |
2020 | 10,975 |
Total change | 975 |
Percent change | 9.8% |
Region | SE |
2019 | 8,541 |
2020 | 8,496 |
Total change | -45 |
Percent change | -0.5% |
Region | SE Plains |
2019 | 8,265 |
2020 | 9,440 |
Total change | 1,175 |
Percent change | 14.2% |
Region | Total |
2019 | 100,479 |
2020 | 101,458 |
Total change | 979 |
Percent change | 1.0% |
Region | 2019 | 2020 | Total change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 40,313 | 38,592 | -1,721 | -4.3% |
SW | 19,290 | 19,415 | 125 | 0.6% |
NE | 14,070 | 14,540 | 470 | 3.3% |
NE Plains | 10,000 | 10,975 | 975 | 9.8% |
SE | 8,541 | 8,496 | -45 | -0.5% |
SE Plains | 8,265 | 9,440 | 1,175 | 14.2% |
Total | 100,479 | 101,458 | 979 | 1.0% |
Region | NW |
|---|---|
2019 | 32,531 |
2020 | 31,105 |
Total change | -1,426 |
Percent change | -4.4% |
Region | SW |
2019 | 15,000 |
2020 | 15,115 |
Total change | 115 |
Percent change | 0.8% |
Region | NE |
2019 | 10,080 |
2020 | 10,605 |
Total change | 525 |
Percent change | 5.2% |
Region | NE Plains |
2019 | 7,960 |
2020 | 8,753 |
Total change | 775 |
Percent change | 9.7% |
Region | SE |
2019 | 6,501 |
2020 | 6,506 |
Total change | 5 |
Percent change | 0.1% |
Region | SE Plains |
2019 | 5,333 |
2020 | 6,174 |
Total change | 841 |
Percent change | 15.8% |
Region | Total |
2019 | 77,405 |
2020 | 78,240 |
Total change | 835 |
Percent change | 1.1 |
Region | 2019 | 2020 | Total change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 32,531 | 31,105 | -1,426 | -4.4% |
SW | 15,000 | 15,115 | 115 | 0.8% |
NE | 10,080 | 10,605 | 525 | 5.2% |
NE Plains | 7,960 | 8,753 | 775 | 9.7% |
SE | 6,501 | 6,506 | 5 | 0.1% |
SE Plains | 5,333 | 6,174 | 841 | 15.8% |
Total | 77,405 | 78,240 | 835 | 1.1 |
Region | NW |
|---|---|
2019 | 4,431 |
2020 | 4,306 |
Total change | -125 |
Percent change | -2.8% |
Region | SW |
2019 | 2,517 |
2020 | 2,517 |
Total change | 0 |
Percent change | 0% |
Region | NE |
2019 | 2,380 |
2020 | 2,400 |
Total change | 20 |
Percent change | 0.8% |
Region | NE Plains |
2019 | 1,345 |
2020 | 1,455 |
Total change | 110 |
Percent change | 8.2% |
Region | SE |
2019 | 1,330 |
2020 | 1,255 |
Total change | -75 |
Percent change | -5.6 |
Region | SE Plains |
2019 | 1,962 |
2020 | 2,141 |
Total change | 179 |
Percent change | 9.1% |
Region | Total |
2019 | 13,965 |
2020 | 14,074 |
Total change | 109 |
Percent change | 0.8% |
Region | 2019 | 2020 | Total change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 4,431 | 4,306 | -125 | -2.8% |
SW | 2,517 | 2,517 | 0 | 0% |
NE | 2,380 | 2,400 | 20 | 0.8% |
NE Plains | 1,345 | 1,455 | 110 | 8.2% |
SE | 1,330 | 1,255 | -75 | -5.6 |
SE Plains | 1,962 | 2,141 | 179 | 9.1% |
Total | 13,965 | 14,074 | 109 | 0.8% |
Region | NW |
|---|---|
2019 | 3,351 |
2020 | 3,181 |
Total change | -170 |
Percent change | -5.1% |
Region | SW |
2019 | 1,773 |
2020 | 1,783 |
Total change | 10 |
Percent change | 0.6% |
Region | NE |
2019 | 1,610 |
2020 | 1,535 |
Total change | -75 |
Percent change | -4.7 |
Region | NE Plains |
2019 | 695 |
2020 | 785 |
Total change | 90 |
Percent change | 12.9% |
Region | SE |
2019 | 710 |
2020 | 735 |
Total change | 25 |
Percent change | 3.5% |
Region | SE Plains |
2019 | 970 |
2020 | 1,125 |
Total change | 155 |
Percent change | 16.0% |
Region | Total |
2019 | 9,109 |
2020 | 9,144 |
Total change | 35 |
Percent change | 0.4% |
Region | 2019 | 2020 | Total change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 3,351 | 3,181 | -170 | -5.1% |
SW | 1,773 | 1,783 | 10 | 0.6% |
NE | 1,610 | 1,535 | -75 | -4.7 |
NE Plains | 695 | 785 | 90 | 12.9% |
SE | 710 | 735 | 25 | 3.5% |
SE Plains | 970 | 1,125 | 155 | 16.0% |
Total | 9,109 | 9,144 | 35 | 0.4% |
Region | NW |
|---|---|
2019 | 3,868 |
2020 | 3,858 |
Total change | -10 |
Percent change | -0.3% |
Region | SW |
2019 | 0 |
2020 | 180 |
Total change | 180 |
Percent change | 100.0% |
Region | NE |
2019 | 200 |
2020 | 300 |
Total change | 100 |
Percent change | 50.0% |
Region | NE Plains |
2019 | 880 |
2020 | 945 |
Total change | 65 |
Percent change | 7.4% |
Region | SE |
2019 | 0 |
2020 | 0 |
Total change | 0 |
Percent change | 0% |
Region | SE Plains |
2019 | 876 |
2020 | 1,162 |
Total change | 286 |
Percent change | 32.6% |
Region | Total |
2019 | 5,824 |
2020 | 6,445 |
Total change | 621 |
Percent change | 10.7% |
Region | 2019 | 2020 | Total change | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 3,868 | 3,858 | -10 | -0.3% |
SW | 0 | 180 | 180 | 100.0% |
NE | 200 | 300 | 100 | 50.0% |
NE Plains | 880 | 945 | 65 | 7.4% |
SE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
SE Plains | 876 | 1,162 | 286 | 32.6% |
Total | 5,824 | 6,445 | 621 | 10.7% |
Region | NW |
|---|---|
Objectiverange | 24.4 |
Observed | 27.7 |
28.5 | |
31.2 | |
Region | SW |
Objectiverange | 28.3 |
Observed | 32.3 |
31.2 | |
32.3 | |
Region | NE |
Objectiverange | 26.9 |
Observed | 32.5 |
38.7 | |
41.1 | |
Region | NE Plains |
Objectiverange | -- |
Observed | -- |
-- | |
-- | |
Region | SE |
Objectiverange | 31.9 |
Observed | 35.3 |
35.3 | |
34.8 | |
Region | SE Plains |
Objectiverange | -- |
Observed | -- |
-- | |
-- | |
Region | Avg. |
Objectiverange | 26.9 |
Observed | 30.7 |
31.6 | |
33.5 |
Region | Objectiverange | Observed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
NW | 24.4 | 27.7 | 28.5 | 31.2 |
SW | 28.3 | 32.3 | 31.2 | 32.3 |
NE | 26.9 | 32.5 | 38.7 | 41.1 |
NE Plains | -- | -- | -- | -- |
SE | 31.9 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 34.8 |
SE Plains | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Avg. | 26.9 | 30.7 | 31.6 | 33.5 |
Just the other day I was talking to GOHUNT's Head of Research Brandon Evans and he mentioned he had something that I would be really interested in. So naturally, I was hanging off the edge of my seat in anticipation. That information was a draft report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) of their 2020 big game license recommendations! And because I really love mule deer, this entire article will focus on the mule deer side of things. If you want to make comments on these recommendations to CPW, I provided links at the bottom of the article.
Below you find a bunch of tables and graphics that showcase 2019 numbers compared to their 2020 numbers/predictions. You'll also be able to see how CPW is trying to adjust the herd with buck tag and doe tag numbers to meet their overall herd objectives. The tables and graphics are broken out into categories that showcase region changes as well as small scale unit by unit changes.
For a quick summary, in total there are 54 Data Analysis Units (DAUs) in Colorado for deer. The full definition for a DAU is the geographic area that represents the year-round range of a specific big game herd/population. Each DAU is composed of one or more Game Management Units (GMUs). DAUs are used to monitor distinct herds/populations. For even more reading, you can always check out the herd management plans for each DAU. I really enjoy this information! It can be found here.
Those DAUs represent 989 different deer hunt codes.
Below are all the license recommendations CPW could make in 2020 and the percent change. They are broken out by weapon.
After looking at the above information, you will see a picture at what CPW is recommending the license numbers be at to get to their population objectives and sex ratio objective at the ranges the would like. If you'd like to read the full draft report on Colorado's 2020 big game license recommendations you can check that out here. For a look at other license recommendations for 2020 (elk, antelope, moose, black bear) you can see the summaries on goHUNT here.
Note: If you would like to make comments on these recommendations, you can do that at the link below by May 1:
The May 6-7 meeting information and a link to watch the meeting can be found here.
CPW is recommending similar total deer licenses as last year; all changes result in an increase of 980 deer licenses (+1%) to 101,500 limited licenses
A recommended decrease of 1,700 licenses in the Northwest Region was balanced out by increases of 2,600 deer licenses in the Northeast and Southeast Regions combined.
Statewide, rifle buck licenses remained nearly the same at 55,400.
Buck license recommendations were increased in herds that are above Herd Management Plan (HMP) sex ratio objectives. In DAUs where CWD prevalence is greater than 5%, management actions were taken to reduce prevalence, including buck license increases for several herds. Buck license recommendations were reduced in herds that were below sex ratio objective ranges.
Antlerless license increases are recommended in herds that are performing well and are at or above population objective ranges and reductions are recommended in herds that are below population objective ranges
