ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 83

Total Acres
801,273
Public Land
25%
Elevation
7,388–14,213 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
2026Rifle — PlainsOct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026
2026Rifle — ThirdNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Rifle — FourthNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026
2026Rifle — FirstOct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026
2026Rifle — SecondOct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
219
Top Score
248.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 83 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 83 spans 7,388–14,213 ft across 801,273 acres with only 25% public land—a significant constraint for DIY hunting. High elevation means alpine and subalpine terrain with limited accessibility during early seasons. Private land dominance makes scouting and planning critical. **Herd Quality & Population** Harvest data shows strong success rates (75% in 2024, 77% in 2023) with archery particularly productive (92% in 2024). These metrics suggest a healthy, accessible buck population, though no recent population survey data is available to assess herd trajectory or age structure. **Trophy Potential** Costilla County (95% unit overlap)...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025archery (Male S1)resident451022.2%
2025archery (Male S1)nonresident15320.0%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)resident31619.4%
2025muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident14214.3%
2025rifle (Male S2)resident1151714.8%
2025rifle (Male S2)nonresident6169.8%
2025rifle (Male S3)resident1722112.2%
2025rifle (Male S3)nonresident20210.0%
2025rifle (Male S4)resident121108.3%
2025rifle (Male S4)nonresident25312.0%
2024archery (Male S1)resident291034.5%
2024archery (Male S1)nonresident15320.0%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)resident36616.7%
2024muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident20210.0%
2024rifle (Male S2)resident1341813.4%
2024rifle (Male S2)nonresident43614.0%
2024rifle (Male S3)resident1372115.3%
2024rifle (Male S3)nonresident21314.3%
2024rifle (Male S4)resident112108.9%
2024rifle (Male S4)nonresident25312.0%
2023archery (Male S1)resident48918.8%
2023archery (Male S1)nonresident15426.7%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)resident35617.1%
2023muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident20210.0%
2023rifle (Male S2)resident1521811.8%
2023rifle (Male S2)nonresident32618.8%
2023rifle (Male S3)resident1822111.5%
2023rifle (Male S3)nonresident20315.0%
2023rifle (Male S4)resident1031312.6%
2023rifle (Male S4)nonresident800.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20241017575.0%
2024rifle775774.0%
2024archery151492.0%
2024muzzleloader9550.0%
2023927177.0%
2023rifle735981.0%
2023archery13752.0%
2023muzzleloader7683.0%
20221008889.0%
2022rifle827086.0%
2022archery88100.0%
2022muzzleloader1010100.0%

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