CO Mule Deer Unit 38
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CO 38 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 38 spans 5,140–13,311 feet across 291,822 acres, with 44.5% public land. The broad elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country mule deer habitat. Public access is limited to less than half the unit; much huntable terrain lies on private land. Early scouting and knowledge of public-land pockets are critical for success on unfamiliar ground. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 44:100 buck:doe ratio — an exceptional demographic indicating a strong, mature buck population with low harvest pressure relative to the doe base. This ratio ranks among the best-managed..
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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
DE038O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
DF038O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM038O1MRifle, Either S1
DE038L1RRifle, Either S2
DE038L2RRifle, Female S1
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Rifle, Female S2
DF038O2RRifle, Female S2
DF038L2RRifle, Female S3
DF038O3RRifle, Female S4
DF038O4RRifle, Female S5
DF038P5RRifle, Male S2
DM038O2RRifle, Male S2
DM029O2RRifle, Male S2
DM027O2RRifle, Male S3
DM038O3RRifle, Male S4
DM038O4RRifle, Male S4
DM029O4RRifle, Male S5
DM038P5R2025 & 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 | 1,129 | 275 | 24.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 952 | 255 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 115 | 11 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 62 | 10 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | 1,275 | 261 | 20.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1,072 | 234 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 156 | 20 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 47 | 7 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | 1,111 | 185 | 17.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 883 | 164 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 170 | 13 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 59 | 7 | 13.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-038-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-038-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-038-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-038-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-L-2-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-038-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-038-L-2-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-038-P-5-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-038-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-038-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-038-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
44per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
6,260
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
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