Unit 129
Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Pronghorn
Colorado Game Management Unit 129 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state preference-point system, and we apply each spring for the upcoming fall season. This page is our starting reference for Unit 129 before diving into CPW's statistics, hunting atlas, and current-year deer regulations.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 129
Colorado Game Management Unit 129 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state preference-point system, and we apply each spring for the upcoming fall season. This page is our starting reference for Unit 129 before diving into CPW's statistics, hunting atlas, and current-year deer regulations.
Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 129
We use the CPW Hunting Atlas to identify public land boundaries, migration corridors, and access points within Unit 129. Mule deer on the eastern plains shift between cropland edges, riparian draws, and sage benches, so we confirm current sign with recent CPW data and pre-season glassing.
How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 129
Mule Deer Success Rates
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (resident) | 15 | 46 | 32.6% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (nonresident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) | 9 | 38 | 23.7% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (resident) | 1 | 12 | 8.3% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) | 20 | 64 | 31.3% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (resident) | 24 | 42 | 57.1% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) | 9 | 44 | 20.5% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) | 51 | 96 | 53.1% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) | 5 | 7 | 71.4% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (resident) | 0 | 10 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (resident) | 12 | 39 | 30.8% | — |
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season either sex (resident) | 11 | 23 | 47.8% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season doe only (resident) | 1 | 7 | 14.3% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Data from 2026 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Deer season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw process, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17