CO Mule Deer Unit 128
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CO 128 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 128 spans mid- to high-elevation country (4,300–6,400 ft) across nearly 775,000 acres, but only 15% is public land. This is a heavily privatized unit where most productive mule deer habitat is controlled by ranches and outfitters. Public access corridors exist but require careful scouting to identify legal entry points and understand ownership boundaries. Expect significant landowner negotiation if pursuing DIY hunting on private ground — cold calls rarely succeed here. Some landowners lease daily-hunt access through property-rights platforms, which may be worth exploring if public-land options prove limited. ##..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S2
DE128O2AArchery, Either S4
DE128O4AArchery, Female S4
DF128O4AMuzzleloader, Either S3
DE128O3MMuzzleloader, Female S2
DF128O2MMuzzleloader, Male S2
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Rifle, Either S2
DE128O2RRifle, Female S1
DF128O1RRifle, Female S2
DF128O2RRifle, Male S1
DM128O1R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 | 82 | 47.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 98 | 56 | 57.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 60 | 22 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 16 | 4 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | 183 | 76 | 42.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 99 | 44 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 65 | 25 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 19 | 7 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | 196 | 94 | 48.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 114 | 59 | 52.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 68 | 33 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 15 | 2 | 14.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-128-O-2-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — DE-128-O-4-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — DF-128-O-4-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-128-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-128-O-3-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-128-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DE-128-O-3-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-128-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-128-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-128-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-128-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
31per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,400
2024 Survey
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