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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 143

Total Acres
441,698
Public Land
9%
Elevation
4,583–6,878 ft

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CO 143 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 143 spans 441,700 acres across elevation from 4,583 to 6,878 ft, encompassing both foothill and mid-elevation habitat. However, only 9.4% of the unit is public land—a significant access constraint. Hunters must plan carefully to identify public parcels and may face substantial walking or need to secure permission on private ground. The elevation band supports mixed timber and open country typical of Colorado's front-range and transition-zone terrain. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a 50:100 buck:doe ratio—above average herd composition that reflects solid fawn recruitment and reasonable sex structure..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Either S1

DE137O1A
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (30% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (64% of applicants at that level)

Archery, Either S1

DE143O1A
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Female S2

DF137O2M
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2022
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Female S2

DF143O2M
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Male S2

DM137O2M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Male S2

DM143O2M
NonresidentLowest level to draw:0points in 2021
100% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2021
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (75% of applicants at that level)
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Rifle, Either S2

DE143L2R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Either S2

DE137O2R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2023
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Either S2

DE143O2R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S1

DF143O1R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S1

DF143L1R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2020
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S2

DF143L2R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S1

DM143L1R
NonresidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2021
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
ResidentDrew out at1point in 2021
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S1

DM143O1R
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2021
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (15% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2021
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (14% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S1

DM143P1R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2021
100% drew at that level

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024681014.0%
2024Rifle631015.0%
2024Muzzleloader500.0%
2023551934.0%
2023Rifle531833.0%
2023Muzzleloader2144.0%
2022652132.0%
2022Rifle562137.0%
2022Archery700.0%
2022Muzzleloader200.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — DE-137-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
28
Avg Score
193.6
Top Score
230.2
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

50per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,900

2024 Survey

Same Country, Other Species

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Pronghorn

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