What are the best deer hunting units in Colorado?

Sidener told me that GMUs 18, 28, and 181 might be the best there. Middle Park, State Bridge, and unit 44 historically offer better odds for trophy hunters. Units 41, 42, and 421 are always good areas for bucks also.

Can you hunt multiple units in Colorado?

In the past, there has been some confusion about how many units could be hunted with the OTC tags in Colorado. You can choose any GMU that allows the type of hunt you want and you can hunt in all GMUs.

How much is a mule deer hunt in Colorado?

​​Payment Deadlines

​​​License Type​ ​​​Fee – This is the fee you will be charged if you are successful in drawing your license, or get an unsuccessful option.
​​DEER​ ​ ​​ ​​
​Resident ​$ 42.01
​Resident youth ​$ 16.32
​Nonresident​ adult/fishing combo​​* ​$ 420.23

Can you get over the counter mule deer tags in Colorado?

Unlike elk in Colorado, there are no over-the-counter licenses for mule deer. All mule deer tags are issued in the annual big game draw. The application deadline is the first Tuesday in April.

What unit has the most elk in Colorado?

Unit 1 and Unit 201 in the northwest corner of Colorado are known for their fabulous elk hunting. This is undoubtedly the best region in the state for producing giant bulls. This region consistently produces elk in the 330” to 380” B&C class for those who have the preference points to draw.

How much is a Colorado mule deer tag?

$ 42.01
​​Payment Deadlines

​​​License Type​ ​​​Fee – This is the fee you will be charged if you are successful in drawing your license, or get an unsuccessful option.
​​DEER​ ​ ​​ ​​
​Resident ​$ 42.01
​Resident youth ​$ 16.32
​Nonresident​ adult/fishing combo​​* ​$ 420.23

How much is a non resident mule deer tag in Colorado?

One note for Colorado is that point creep isn’t nearly as bad in this state as others because of the wide array of options….

2022 Colorado Non-Resident Hunting Fees
Fee Cost
Habitat Stamp (required for adults to apply) $10.59
Draw Application (per species) $9.17
Post Draw Fees (if successful)

How much does a mule deer tag cost in Colorado?

What hunting unit is Montrose Colorado in?

2022 Colorado Unit 62 3rd Season Deer Tag.

Where is Unit 64 Colorado?

Colorado Elk Unit 64 (DELTA & MONTROSE COS.) bounded on N and E by Colo. 92 to the Gunnison River and Morrow Point Res.; on E by Big Blue Creek; on S and W by U.S. 50.

What is the best state to hunt mule deer?

Colorado. So there’s no denying that Colorado is the crowned king in all of mule deer hunting.

  • Utah. While it’s no Colorado,Utah is heralded as a top-producer for mule deer,and it should be.
  • Idaho. This is certainly a prime mule deer destination.
  • Wyoming. The Vorn Deer 42-Liter Backpack in Realtree Xtra is great for those back-country deer hunts.
  • Nevada.
  • What is the best caliber for deer hunting?

    6.5mm Cartridges. It’s not all hype.

  • 7mm Cartridges. With the exception of the 7mm Remington Magnum,cartridges of this diameter have never been as popular in America as they should be—maybe because this was the caliber
  • .30-Caliber Cartridges. This is the darling diameter for American big-game hunters.
  • Honorable Mentions.
  • What states have mule deer?

    Colorado|217 entries|0.00209 entries per square mile of total land mass

  • Utah|69 entries|0.00083 entries per square mile of total land mass
  • Idaho|54 entries|0.00065 entries per square mile of total land mass
  • Wyoming|55 entries|0.00056 entries per square mile of total land mass
  • What is the best elk hunting unit in Colorado?

    Location: Rio Blanco and Garfield counties

  • Size: 989 sq miles
  • When to hunt: Archery season
  • Bull to cow ratio: 1:4
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