CO Mule Deer Unit 5
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,302 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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CO 5 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 5 spans 6,520–10,822 ft across roughly 191,000 acres, with two-thirds public land. This elevation range supports both lower-country sagebrush and aspen zones with accessible ridge systems, and high alpine terrain at the upper end. The 66% public-land base provides solid DIY access without requiring outfitter support, though terrain steepness increases significantly above 9,000 ft. Hunters should expect mixed access—some areas roadable or lightly trafficked, others requiring sustained foot travel into timbered drainages. Herd Quality Survey data shows a below-average buck:doe ratio of 22:100, indicating moderate harvest pressure or herd..
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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, Male S1
DM003O1MRifle, Either S2
DE003P2RRifle, Either S2
DE005W2RRifle, Either S3
DE003P3RRifle, Either S4
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Rifle, Female S1
DF005W1RRifle, Female S2
DF005O2RRifle, Female S2
DF005W2RRifle, Female S3
DF005O3RRifle, Female S4
DF005W4RRifle, Female S6
DF005W6RRifle, Male S1
DM005W1RRifle, Male S2
DM005O2RRifle, Male S3
DM005O3RRifle, Male S4
DM005O4R2025 & 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 | 275 | 129 | 47.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 156 | 110 | 71.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 104 | 16 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 15 | 2 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 213 | 80 | 38.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 110 | 65 | 59.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 89 | 11 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 4 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | 420 | 242 | 58.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 284 | 182 | 64.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 101 | 49 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 35 | 11 | 32.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-003-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-005-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-005-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-005-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-005-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-005-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-005-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-003-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
22per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,330
2024 Survey
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