CO Mule Deer Unit 40
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CO 40 — Unit Overview Terrain & Access CO 40 spans 475,000 acres across a steep elevation gradient from 4,300 to nearly 9,700 feet. The unit is 68% public land, offering solid access for DIY hunters willing to navigate mixed elevation terrain. Higher country (8,000+ ft) holds elk and mule deer, while lower foothills support additional game. Significant private acreage exists throughout, so ground-truthing access before season is essential. Herd Quality Mule deer show an above-average buck:doe ratio, indicating a healthy population with solid representation of males across age classes. Trophy Potential Mesa County (which overlaps CO 40) has..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Male S1
DM040O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM040O1MRifle, Male S1
DM040W1RRifle, Male S2
DM040O2RRifle, Male S2
DM040P2RRifle, Male S3
DM040O3RShow all 10 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Male S3
DM040P3RRifle, Male S3
DM033O3RRifle, Male S3
DM033P3RRifle, Male S4
DM040O4R2025 & 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 | 363 | 268 | 74.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 266 | 207 | 78.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 67 | 39 | 58.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 30 | 23 | 76.0% |
| 2023 | 372 | 275 | 74.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 277 | 209 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 67 | 44 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 29 | 23 | 81.0% |
| 2022 | 400 | 271 | 68.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 290 | 197 | 68.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 77 | 51 | 65.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 33 | 24 | 73.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-040-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-040-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-040-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-040-P-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-040-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-040-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-040-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
4,070
2024 Survey
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