Colorado is considered by some as the land of opportunity for mule deer hunting. Huntable numbers of mule deer live in every unit within the state and many units have mature bucks that frequently reach over 180” B&C. Colorado has the genetics to produce the largest mule deer bucks of anywhere. The western side of Colorado is called the western slopes, mule deer there are migratory, and typically live in challenging terrain for much of the year. The eastern half of the state, referred to as the eastern plains, is flat ground that can hold mule deer in unlikely terrain. When severe winters hit with heavy snowfall and cold temperatures, mule deer numbers across Colorado can be impacted.
License Costs
Resident |
$47.91 |
Nonresident |
$481.52* |
Resident Youth |
$18.45 |
Nonresident Youth |
$122.91* |
Resident | $47.91 |
Nonresident | $481.52* |
Resident Youth | $18.45 |
Nonresident Youth | $122.91* |
* Includes annual fishing license
All license fees include a $0.25 search-and-rescue fee and a $1.50 fee for the Wildlife Education Fund, if applicable.
News, notes and alerts
The nonresident deer license is also an annual fishing license
Purchasing a landowner voucher does not change your preference points
Highlights
Most premium mule deer units require several points for nonresidents to draw
Latest rifle seasons take place during early stage rut activity
Preference points for deer are valid for both mule deer and whitetail
Eastern plains units are nearly all private land and will require access
Second rifle season is too early for rut action, but easier to draw
Early season primitive weapon hunts are typically physically challenging
Reigning world record typical mule deer was harvested in Colorado in 1972
Boone and Crockett entries: Typical
Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
County |
Entries |
Units within county |
Eagle |
85 |
Garfield |
59 |
12 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 30 / 31 / 32 / 33 / 34 / 42 / 43 / 231 / 421 / 444 |
Mesa |
55 |
Gunnison |
46 |
Montrose |
43 |
Delta |
41 |
La Plata |
35 |
Montezuma |
33 |
Boone and Crockett entries: Nontypical
** Units listed below may not have a current hunt for this species. Units in this table are included if any part of the unit is found within the county.
County |
Entries |
Units within county |
Eagle |
30 |
Garfield |
28 |
12 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 30 / 31 / 32 / 33 / 34 / 42 / 43 / 231 / 421 / 444 |
Mesa |
24 |
Rio Blanco |
16 |
Montrose |
13 |
Yuma |
11 |
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