CO Mule Deer Unit 3
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CO 3 — Terrain & Access Unit 3 spans mid to upper elevation across Moffat County, ranging from 5,758 to 7,347 feet with nearly 60% public land. This composition makes the unit accessible to DIY hunters — roughly half the landscape is available without private-land permission, though the mix of BLM and national forest parcels will require map study to plan efficient routes. Herd Quality Recent survey data indicates an average buck-to-doe ratio (22:100), suggesting a well-balanced mule deer population under typical harvest pressure. This ratio supports consistent hunting opportunity without exceptional density. Trophy Potential The counties..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
DE003O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
DF003O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM003O1MRifle, Either S2
DE003P2RRifle, Either S3
DE003P3RRifle, Either S4
DE003P4RShow all 15 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S1
DF003W1RRifle, Female S2
DF003O2RRifle, Female S2
DF003W2RRifle, Female S3
DF003O3RRifle, Male S1
DM003W1RRifle, Male S2
DM003O2RRifle, Male S2
DM003W2RRifle, Male S3
DM003O3RRifle, Male S4
DM003O4R2025 & 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 | 867 | 486 | 56.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 789 | 465 | 59.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 49 | 7 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 30 | 14 | 47.0% |
| 2023 | 981 | 380 | 39.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 901 | 365 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 67 | 11 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 13 | 5 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | 2,278 | 1,570 | 69.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 2,181 | 1,523 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 71 | 38 | 53.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 25 | 8 | 33.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-003-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-003-O-3-R | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-003-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-003-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-003-P-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-003-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-003-O-2-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-003-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-003-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
22per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,330
2024 Survey
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