CO Mule Deer Unit 68
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CO 68 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 68 spans high alpine country from 7,583 to 13,822 feet across nearly 386,000 acres of predominantly public land (90%). This elevation range supports both exposed high-country and forested mid-elevation terrain. Public land dominance makes this unit highly accessible for unguided hunting without reliance on private-land navigation or outfitter logistics. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 25:100 buck:doe ratio, which is average for mule deer. This indicates a moderately balanced herd under typical harvest management, neither depleted nor unusually skewed toward bucks. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping..
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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
DM068O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM068O1MRifle, Male S2
DM068O2RRifle, Male S3
DM068O3RRifle, Male S4
DM068O4R2025 & 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 | 426 | 164 | 38.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 323 | 140 | 44.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 45 | 8 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 58 | 15 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 459 | 208 | 45.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 351 | 180 | 51.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 53 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 56 | 24 | 44.0% |
| 2022 | 479 | 221 | 46.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 354 | 199 | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 70 | 10 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 56 | 12 | 21.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-068-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-068-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
25per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,200
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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