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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 138

Total Acres
199,477
Public Land
2%
Elevation
4,272–4,884 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-137-O-1-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-137-O-2-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-137-P-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-137-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026male
2026Rifle — DE-137-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
181.3
Top Score
200
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,310

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 138 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 138 spans 4,272–4,884 ft elevation across ~199,500 acres with only 2% public land — a severely limited-access unit dominated by private ownership. This dramatically restricts hunting options and requires pre-hunt permission or outfitter access. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 28:100 buck:doe ratio, which is **average** — indicating a reasonably balanced population with moderate hunting pressure. This suggests decent...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident44
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident1615
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)resident33
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)nonresident89
2023Rifle (Either S2)resident26
2023Rifle (Either S2)nonresident12
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident513
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident2140
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident3113
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident309

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023301136.0%
2023Rifle281138.0%
2023Muzzleloader100.0%