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Colorado Mule Deer — Unit 38
Colorado Mule Deer Unit 38 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
63.3%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident · Rifle 1st Season either sex
0
Points Req.
100
Tags (Resident)
158
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 158 | 100 | 63.3% | — |
| 2025 | 168 | 104 | 61.9% | — |
| 2024 | 153 | 104 | 68% | — |
| 2023 | 145 | 98 | 67.6% | — |
| 2022 | 206 | 140 | 68% | — |
| 2021 | 265 | 166 | 62.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | — |
Rifle 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77 | 19 | 24.7% | — |
| 2025 | 89 | 19 | 21.3% | — |
| 2024 | 101 | 16 | 15.8% | — |
| 2023 | 73 | 25 | 34.2% | — |
| 2022 | 129 | 20 | 15.5% | — |
| 2021 | 152 | 27 | 17.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Rifle 2nd Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 8 | 7.8% | 1 |
| 2025 | 127 | 8 | 6.3% | 1 |
| 2024 | 130 | 8 | 6.2% | — |
| 2023 | 92 | 25 | 27.2% | — |
| 2022 | 125 | 20 | 16% | — |
| 2021 | 144 | 17 | 11.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Rifle 3rd Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68 | 9 | 13.2% | — |
| 2025 | 80 | 8 | 10% | — |
| 2024 | 83 | 7 | 8.4% | — |
| 2023 | 66 | 23 | 34.8% | — |
| 2022 | 58 | 16 | 27.6% | — |
| 2021 | 78 | 19 | 24.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Rifle 4th Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 9 | 14.3% | — |
| 2025 | 48 | 10 | 20.8% | — |
| 2024 | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | — |
| 2023 | 34 | 10 | 29.4% | — |
| 2022 | 30 | 7 | 23.3% | — |
| 2021 | 47 | 10 | 21.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
Rifle 5th Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82 | 36 | 43.9% | — |
| 2025 | 83 | 28 | 33.7% | — |
| 2024 | 84 | 28 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 59 | 28 | 47.5% | — |
| 2022 | 58 | 20 | 34.5% | — |
| 2021 | 68 | 30 | 44.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Rifle 2nd Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 196 | 114 | 58.2% | — |
| 2025 | 249 | 131 | 52.6% | — |
| 2024 | 202 | 120 | 59.4% | — |
| 2023 | 162 | 85 | 52.5% | — |
| 2022 | 175 | 95 | 54.3% | — |
| 2021 | 216 | 106 | 49.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 44.4% | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 8 | 44.4% | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | — |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | — |
Rifle 3rd Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 173 | 57 | 32.9% | — |
| 2025 | 139 | 65 | 46.8% | — |
| 2024 | 114 | 49 | 43% | — |
| 2023 | 101 | 35 | 34.7% | — |
| 2022 | 115 | 37 | 32.2% | — |
| 2021 | 141 | 54 | 38.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 8 | 42.1% | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | 33.3% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | 90% | — |
Rifle 4th Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 | 59 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 102 | 50 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | 109 | 51 | 46.8% | — |
| 2023 | 67 | 38 | 56.7% | — |
| 2022 | 71 | 35 | 49.3% | — |
| 2021 | 99 | 35 | 35.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | — |
| 2025 | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | — |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | — |
Rifle 5th Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 101 | 61 | 60.4% | — |
| 2025 | 105 | 67 | 63.8% | — |
| 2024 | 94 | 60 | 63.8% | — |
| 2023 | 107 | 58 | 54.2% | — |
| 2022 | 110 | 60 | 54.5% | — |
| 2021 | 108 | 60 | 55.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
Rifle 2nd Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 161 | 16 | 9.9% | 2 |
| 2025 | 168 | 16 | 9.5% | 2 |
| 2024 | 184 | 14 | 7.6% | 2 |
| 2023 | 276 | 10 | 3.6% | 2 |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | 3 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | 3 |
Rifle 2nd Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 154 | 11 | 7.1% | 1 |
| 2025 | 153 | 12 | 7.8% | 1 |
| 2024 | 150 | 12 | 8% | — |
| 2023 | 183 | 12 | 6.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | — |
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 137 | 54.2% | — |
| 2025 | 296 | 136 | 45.9% | — |
| 2024 | 247 | 134 | 54.3% | — |
| 2023 | 248 | 178 | 71.8% | — |
| 2022 | 268 | 178 | 66.4% | — |
| 2021 | 306 | 191 | 62.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 6 | 40% | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 5 | 29.4% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | — |
| 2022 | 18 | 11 | 61.1% | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader 1st Season doe only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 6 | 15% | — |
| 2025 | 43 | 16 | 37.2% | — |
| 2024 | 44 | 6 | 13.6% | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 12 | 27.9% | — |
| 2022 | 38 | 10 | 26.3% | — |
| 2021 | 42 | 15 | 35.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
Muzzleloader 1st Season buck only
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 25 | 54.3% | — |
| 2025 | 48 | 32 | 66.7% | — |
| 2024 | 55 | 39 | 70.9% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 26 | 59.1% | — |
| 2022 | 56 | 29 | 51.8% | — |
| 2021 | 61 | 42 | 68.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 50% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 38?
The most recent published odds are 63.3% for resident applicants in 2026 — 158 applicants for 100 tags on the Rifle 1st Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 100% (3 tags, 3 applicants). Points required in 2026: 0.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 38?
In 2026, this unit took about 0 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 38?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 1st Season either sex hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 68% in 2024 and 63.3% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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