CO Mule Deer Unit 55
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — over 6,404 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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CO 55 — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access CO 55 spans over half a million acres across high alpine country, ranging from 7,684 to 14,088 feet. Nearly all land is public (98%), making walk-in access straightforward for DIY hunters. Nineteen percent wilderness means most terrain is roaded or trail-accessible; the remaining bulk is open national forest with good vehicle and foot access. This elevation band supports classic alpine and subalpine habitat—the kind of country that rewards glassing and foot work in the high basins and ridges. Herd Quality Recent surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 37:100,..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Female S1
DF055O1AArchery, Male S1
DM055O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
DF055O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM055O1MRifle, Female S2
DF055O2RRifle, Female S3
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Rifle, Female S5
DF055P5RRifle, Male S2
DM055O2RRifle, Male S3
DM055O3RRifle, Male S4
DM055O4R2025 & 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 | 695 | 459 | 66.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 537 | 374 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 83 | 31 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 75 | 54 | 72.0% |
| 2023 | 686 | 462 | 67.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 551 | 402 | 73.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 75 | 30 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 60 | 30 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | 659 | 447 | 68.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 559 | 396 | 71.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 51 | 16 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 49 | 35 | 71.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-055-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — DF-055-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-055-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-055-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-055-P-5-R | Aug 31, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-055-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-055-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-055-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-055-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-055-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-055-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
16,360
2024 Survey
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