Colorado Mule Deer

Experience classic Western mule deer hunting in the rugged backcountry and wide-open country of Colorado. These hunts take place in some of Colorado’s most well-known mule deer regions, offering hunters the opportunity to pursue mature bucks across a variety of terrain ranging from high alpine basins and dark timber to sagebrush flats, oakbrush ridges, and rolling foothills.

Hunters can expect a physically demanding but rewarding hunt that combines spot-and-stalk tactics, glassing from vantage points, and covering country in search of rutting or transitioning bucks depending on the season dates and unit hunted. Colorado is home to one of the largest mule deer populations in North America and continues to produce quality bucks every season.

Terrain and hunting style will vary by unit, but most hunters should expect elevations ranging from roughly 5,000 to 11,000+ feet, changing weather conditions, and a mix of public and private ground depending on the hunt area. Many Colorado mule deer units feature large expanses of public land with excellent access, while others provide lower-pressure hunting opportunities in more remote country.

Early season hunts often focus on bachelor groups in higher elevation summer patterns, while later rifle hunts may target migrating or rutting bucks moving through sage parks, oakbrush draws, and winter transition areas. Hunters should be prepared for long days behind optics, unpredictable mountain weather, and the possibility of covering significant ground each day.

This hunt is ideal for hunters looking for an authentic Western mule deer experience, whether pursuing their first mule deer or searching for a mature Colorado buck in classic mountain country.