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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 681

Total Acres
284,294
Public Land
92%
Elevation
7,675–13,246 ft

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CO 681 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 681 is a high-elevation alpine unit spanning 7,675–13,246 feet across 284,294 acres, with exceptional public-land availability at 92%. This rugged terrain—characterized by steep drainages and mixed high-country habitat—demands solid conditioning and backcountry navigation skills. The vast majority of huntable ground is accessible to DIY hunters, making this unit attractive for self-sufficient hunters willing to pack deep into remote country. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average/well-managed buck:doe ratio of 25:100, indicating a balanced population with reasonable buck representation. This reflects typical moderate harvest pressure on a highly..

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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, Male S1

DM068O1A
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (48% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (67% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM068O1M
NonresidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (53% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (54% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S2

DM068O2R
NonresidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (27% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook3points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (1.3% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202440419649.0%
2024Rifle28716257.0%
2024Archery611423.0%
2024Muzzleloader562036.0%
202340317343.0%
2023Rifle27214754.0%
2023Archery63814.0%
2023Muzzleloader691826.0%
202235217851.0%
2022Rifle25816163.0%
2022Archery44818.0%
2022Muzzleloader50917.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-068-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-068-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-068-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
12
Avg Score
205.8
Top Score
245.4
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

25per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,200

2024 Survey

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