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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 181

Total Acres
116,458
Public Land
61%
Elevation
7,303–11,741 ft

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CO 181 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 181 spans high-elevation terrain from 7,300 to nearly 12,000 feet across 116,000 acres of mixed public and private land. With 61% public access, you'll find huntable ground on national forest and public parcels, though private sections will require permission. The dramatic elevation range supports both mid-elevation timber and high-alpine basins — classic Colorado mule deer country with transition zones that concentrate animals seasonally. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio, reflecting a well-managed deer population with a solid proportion of mature males. This translates to reasonable..

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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 →

Rifle, Male S2

DM027O2R
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (54% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (74% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241594327.0%
2024Rifle1334332.0%
2024Archery1000.0%
2024Muzzleloader1600.0%
2023432379.0%
2023Rifle3933710.0%
2023Archery1000.0%
2023Muzzleloader2900.0%
202283817421.0%
2022Rifle70916724.0%
2022Archery5600.0%
2022Muzzleloader73710.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — DM-027-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
30
Avg Score
202.7
Top Score
244.1
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

8,560

2024 Survey

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