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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 21

Total Acres
568,305
Public Land
94%
Elevation
5,053–9,055 ft

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CO 21 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 21 spans 5,053–9,055 feet across nearly 569,000 acres, with 94% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The broad elevation band supports both lower-country sagebrush and higher-elevation aspen and conifer habitat, providing diverse hunting opportunities. Terrain is navigable by vehicle in drier conditions, though a high-clearance 4WD is wise in wet periods. The abundance of public access makes this unit attractive for independent hunters. Herd Quality Recent survey work shows a buck:doe ratio of 35:100—above average, indicating a well-managed deer population with decent representation of mature males. This ratio reflects..

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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, Male S1

DM021O1A
NonresidentTook11points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 6 pts (33% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (95% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM021O1M
NonresidentTook9points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 6 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (60% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S2

DM021O2R
NonresidentTook14points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 9 pts (86% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (49% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S3

DM021O3R
NonresidentTook21points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 20 pts (75% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook8points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 7 pts (87% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202442033379.0%
2024Rifle36130885.0%
2024Archery462248.0%
2024Muzzleloader13319.0%
202343036785.0%
2023Rifle37433489.0%
2023Archery422457.0%
2023Muzzleloader14861.0%
202242536285.0%
2022Rifle36333191.0%
2022Archery501837.0%
2022Muzzleloader1212100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-021-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-021-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-021-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-021-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
47
Avg Score
206.9
Top Score
261.1
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

35per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,500

2024 Survey

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