Best Colorado Mule deer Units (2026)

These are the top Colorado mule deer units by hunter success rate, drawn from real harvest reports across 185 units (the state average is about 47%). Only units with a meaningful sample are ranked, so a unit that went two-for-two doesn't outrank a proven producer.

Harvest figures are the most recent reported season and vary year to year — confirm current regulations with the state wildlife agency before applying.

#UnitSuccess rateLatest harvestYrs tracked
1GMU 1091%59 · 20256Details →
2GMU 51290%26 · 20256Details →
3GMU 2289%316 · 20256Details →
4GMU 8389%85 · 20256Details →
5GMU 20185%55 · 20256Details →
6GMU 285%41 · 20256Details →
7GMU 51181%148 · 20256Details →
8GMU 2179%364 · 20256Details →
9GMU 59179%79 · 20256Details →
10GMU 7978%219 · 20256Details →
11GMU 14178%18 · 20256Details →
12GMU 41176%77 · 20256Details →
13GMU 5371%305 · 20256Details →
14GMU 4071%247 · 20256Details →
15GMU 5570%396 · 20256Details →
16GMU 8970%57 · 20256Details →
17GMU 6369%302 · 20256Details →
18GMU 6669%293 · 20256Details →
19GMU 6169%212 · 20256Details →
20GMU 11169%63 · 20256Details →
21GMU 48168%30 · 20256Details →
22GMU 5668%17 · 20256Details →
23GMU 3167%431 · 20256Details →
24GMU 3067%164 · 20256Details →
25GMU 567%58 · 20256Details →

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