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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 30

Total Acres
554,933
Public Land
80%
Elevation
4,332–8,960 ft

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CO 30 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 30 spans 555,000 acres across a broad elevation range (4,332–8,960 ft), with nearly 80% public land providing solid access. This mix of lower piñon-juniper country and high alpine terrain creates diverse hunting habitat. The unit's size and public-land percentage make it navigable for self-reliant hunters willing to cover distance and elevation. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 35:100 — a sign of good herd composition and moderate harvest pressure. This ratio supports quality mule deer hunting and suggests bucks are present across age classes. ##..

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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 S5

DE030P5A
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Archery, Female S5

DF030P5A
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2023
100% drew at that level

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, Female S2

DF030O2R
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (67% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S3

DF030O3R
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (80% of applicants at that level)
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Rifle, Male S2

DM030O2R
NonresidentTook7points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 5 pts (38% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (54% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S3

DM030O3R
NonresidentTook14points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 12 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (50% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S4

DM030O4R
NonresidentTook23points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 15 pts (100% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook7points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 6 pts (71% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202421812959.0%
2024Rifle16712173.0%
2024Archery44819.0%
2024Muzzleloader800.0%
202324713655.0%
2023Rifle16511469.0%
2023Archery701725.0%
2023Muzzleloader11438.0%
202225514255.0%
2022Rifle17711766.0%
2022Archery711927.0%
2022Muzzleloader7569.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-030-P-5-ASep 2, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Archery — DM-021-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Archery — DF-030-P-5-ASep 2, 2026Oct 31, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DM-021-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-030-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-030-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-030-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-030-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-030-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
171
Avg Score
206.5
Top Score
300
Recent (5yr)
4

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

35per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,500

2024 Survey

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