CO Mule Deer Unit 21
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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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See the full AI verdict →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
DM021O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM021O1MRifle, Male S2
DM021O2RRifle, Male S3
DM021O3R2025 & 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 | 420 | 333 | 79.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 361 | 308 | 85.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 46 | 22 | 48.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 13 | 3 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 430 | 367 | 85.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 374 | 334 | 89.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 42 | 24 | 57.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 8 | 61.0% |
| 2022 | 425 | 362 | 85.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 363 | 331 | 91.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 50 | 18 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-021-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-021-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-021-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
35per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
7,500
2024 Survey
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