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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 55

Total Acres
567,178
Public Land
98%
Wilderness
19%
Elevation
7,684–14,088 ft

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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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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, Female S1

DF055O1A
NonresidentDrew out at4points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (67% of applicants at that level)

Archery, Male S1

DM055O1A
NonresidentTook11points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 10 pts (80% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook6points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (29% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Female S1

DF055O1M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (90% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM055O1M
NonresidentTook14points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 13 pts (60% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (79% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S2

DF055O2R
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (11% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (34% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Female S3

DF055O3R
NonresidentDrew out at1point in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (29% of applicants at that level)
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Rifle, Female S5

DF055P5R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

Rifle, Male S2

DM055O2R
NonresidentTook6points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 5 pts (88% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (23% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S3

DM055O3R
NonresidentTook21points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 16 pts (50% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook5points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 4 pts (98% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S4

DM055O4R
NonresidentDrew out at22points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook11points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 6 pts (14% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202469545966.0%
2024Rifle53737470.0%
2024Archery833138.0%
2024Muzzleloader755472.0%
202368646267.0%
2023Rifle55140273.0%
2023Archery753040.0%
2023Muzzleloader603049.0%
202265944768.0%
2022Rifle55939671.0%
2022Archery511630.0%
2022Muzzleloader493571.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-055-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Archery — DF-055-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DM-055-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-055-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-055-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-055-O-2-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-055-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-055-P-5-RAug 31, 2026Sep 28, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-055-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-055-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-055-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
59
Avg Score
200.5
Top Score
289.1
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

37per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

16,360

2024 Survey

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