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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 29

Total Acres
282,389
Public Land
56%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
4,951–13,489 ft

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CO 29 — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access CO 29 spans dramatic elevation from under 5,000 feet to over 13,400 feet, offering a range of habitat from lower foothills to alpine terrain. With 56% public land, access exists across the unit, though private holdings intersperse throughout the higher elevations. The mix of public and private ground, combined with steep topography, rewards hunters who scout access points thoroughly and are prepared for both lower-elevation foot traffic and higher-elevation solitude. Herd Quality Survey data shows an above average buck:doe ratio for mule deer in this unit. This indicates a..

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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

DE029O1A
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Female S1

DF029O1M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM029O1M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2022
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Female S2

DF029O2R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (19% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S3

DF029O3R
ResidentLowest level to draw:0points in 2024
47% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw

Rifle, Female S4

DF029O4R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
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Rifle, Female S5

DF029P5R
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S2

DM029O2R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S3

DM029O3R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S4

DM029O4R
NonresidentDrew out at12points in 2023
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S5

DM029P5R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2022
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202482919123.0%
2024Rifle64714623.0%
2024Archery991919.0%
2024Muzzleloader832631.0%
202391824927.0%
2023Rifle70620229.0%
2023Archery1262721.0%
2023Muzzleloader862024.0%
202289021124.0%
2022Rifle67817726.0%
2022Archery1201411.0%
2022Muzzleloader922022.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-029-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-029-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-029-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-029-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-029-P-5-RSep 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-029-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-029-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-029-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-029-P-5-ROct 24, 2026Nov 30, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-029-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-029-O-3-RSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
12
Avg Score
198.4
Top Score
252
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

44per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,260

2024 Survey

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