Colorado Mule Deer
Eagle, Colorado
Description
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.
Pricing
Optional add-ons
Ask the outfitter to add any of these.
- Unit 44 Archery$565 per hunter
- Unit 44 Muzzleloader$1,130 per hunter
- Unit 44 2nd Season Rifle$10,735 per hunter
- Unit 51 3rd Season Rifle$565 per hunter
- Unit 52 3rd Season Rifle$1,130 per hunter
- Unit 63 2nd Season Rifle$3,390 per hunter
Free: Unit 52 2nd Season Rifle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of terrain should I expect?
- Colorado mule deer country can vary from rolling sagebrush hills and oakbrush canyons to steep mountain terrain and alpine basins. Hunters should expect uneven ground and moderate to strenuous hiking conditions.
- How physically demanding are these hunts?
- Most hunts require a reasonable level of physical fitness. Some units involve hiking at higher elevations and covering multiple miles per day while glassing for deer.
- What shooting distances are common?
- Shots may vary from close-range encounters to longer Western-style shooting opportunities. Hunters should practice shooting from field positions out to distances they are personally comfortable with before arriving.
- When is the best time to hunt mule deer in Colorado?
- Early season hunts typically focus on patterned bachelor groups, while later rifle seasons can provide opportunities at migrating and rutting bucks depending on weather and timing.
- Will I be hunting public or private land?
- That depends on the specific hunt and unit. Many Colorado mule deer hunts include large amounts of public land access, while some areas may include private ground or permission-based access.
- What weather should I prepare for?
- Colorado weather can change quickly. Hunters may experience warm afternoons, freezing mornings, snowstorms, rain, or high winds - sometimes all in the same week.
Your Outfitter
Patrick S
from $3,390 per hunter
