ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 33

Total Acres
266,312
Public Land
76%
Elevation
5,300–11,456 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
2026Rifle — PlainsOct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026
2026Rifle — ThirdNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Rifle — FourthNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026
2026Rifle — FirstOct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026
2026Rifle — SecondOct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
91
Avg Score
205
Top Score
257.4
Recent (5yr)
3

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 33 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 33 spans 5,300–11,456 ft with 76% public land, offering mixed alpine and mid-elevation terrain across ~266,000 acres. High public-land percentage supports DIY access, though elevation variation and recreation pressure present challenges. ## Herd Quality & Population Forum feedback indicates CPW has lowered population objectives due to habitat constraints and increasing recreation/development pressure. Recent decades show a declining trend in trophy production — the 2010s averaged 196 (20 entries), down from pre-2000's 211.5 (49 entries). However, the 2020s sample (3 entries, avg 228.1) is too small to confirm recovery....

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025archery (Either S1)resident1129483.9%
2025archery (Either S1)nonresident383386.8%
2025muzzleloader (Female S1)resident21733.3%
2025muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident100.0%
2025rifle (Female S5)resident18100.0%
2025rifle (Female S6)resident39100.0%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)resident5595100.0%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident3344100.0%
2025rifle (Male S2)resident172172100.0%
2025rifle (Male S2)nonresident18215082.4%
2025rifle (Male S3)resident13613498.5%
2025rifle (Male S3)nonresident28718263.4%
2025rifle (Male S4)resident5151100.0%
2025rifle (Male S4)nonresident302790.0%
2025rifle (Male S2)resident38100.0%
2025rifle (Male S2)nonresident35100.0%
2025rifle (Male S3)resident512100.0%
2025rifle (Male S3)nonresident15100.0%
2024archery (Either S1)resident10910697.3%
2024archery (Either S1)nonresident262596.2%
2024muzzleloader (Female S1)resident29724.1%
2024rifle (Female S5)resident15100.0%
2024rifle (Female S6)resident26100.0%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)resident6310398.4%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident2738100.0%
2024rifle (Male S2)resident151189100.0%
2024rifle (Male S2)nonresident163215100.0%
2024rifle (Male S3)resident117120100.0%
2024rifle (Male S3)nonresident286289100.0%
2024rifle (Male S4)resident362055.6%
2024rifle (Male S4)nonresident24625.0%
2024rifle (Male S2)resident36100.0%
2024rifle (Male S2)nonresident11100.0%
2024rifle (Male S3)resident316100.0%
2023archery (Either S1)resident15610265.4%
2023archery (Either S1)nonresident372978.4%
2023muzzleloader (Female S1)resident18633.3%
2023rifle (Female S5)resident38100.0%
2023rifle (Female S6)resident28100.0%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)resident6697100.0%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident3844100.0%
2023rifle (Male S2)resident157234100.0%
2023rifle (Male S2)nonresident99179100.0%
2023rifle (Male S3)resident107139100.0%
2023rifle (Male S3)nonresident232262100.0%
2023rifle (Male S4)resident481633.3%
2023rifle (Male S4)nonresident12541.7%
2023rifle (Male S2)resident28100.0%
2023rifle (Male S3)resident313100.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241,24242935.0%
2024rifle96536638.0%
2024archery1333022.0%
2024muzzleloader1443423.0%
20231,15236131.0%
2023rifle90832336.0%
2023archery12497.0%
2023muzzleloader1202924.0%
20221,24233827.0%
2022rifle96128530.0%
2022archery1322620.0%
2022muzzleloader1492819.0%

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