CO Mule Deer Unit 83
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CO 83 — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access CO 83 spans alpine elevations from 7,388 to 14,213 ft across 801,273 acres — a high-elevation mountain unit with significant vertical relief. Only 25% public land presents a major access constraint; most huntable terrain is privately owned or access-restricted. Hunters will need to focus scouting on public parcels and negotiate private-land permission early. The steep, high-country terrain demands strong physical conditioning and navigation skills; glassing from ridges and elevation-based herd movements will drive daily strategy. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a buck:doe ratio averaging 29:100 — an above-average herd structure indicating..
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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
DM083O1AArchery, Male S1
DM083P1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM083O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM083P1MRifle, Female S1
DF083W1RRifle, Female S2
DF083W2RShow all 16 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Female S3
DF083W3RRifle, Female S4
DF083W4RRifle, Female S5
DF083W5RRifle, Male S1
DM083W1RRifle, Male S2
DM083O2RRifle, Male S2
DM083P2RRifle, Male S3
DM083O3RRifle, Male S3
DM083P3RRifle, Male S4
DM083O4RRifle, Male S4
DM083P4R2025 & 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 | 101 | 75 | 75.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 77 | 57 | 74.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 15 | 14 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 9 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | 92 | 71 | 77.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 73 | 59 | 81.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 13 | 7 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 6 | 83.0% |
| 2022 | 100 | 88 | 89.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 82 | 70 | 86.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-083-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-083-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
29per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,560
2024 Survey
Same Country, Other Species
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