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Colorado Mule Deer — Unit 79

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 79 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

42.7%

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Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Rifle 5th Season doe only

0

Points Req.

44

Tags (Resident)

103

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 5th Season doe only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 103 44 42.7% —
2025 108 30 27.8% —
2024 134 27 20.1% —
2023 102 33 32.4% —
2022 111 30 27% —
2021 120 33 27.5% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 4 2 50% —
2025 5 1 20% —
2024 2 1 50% —
2023 4 2 50% —
2022 2 2 100% —
2021 4 2 50% —

Rifle 2nd Season buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 430 59 13.7% 3
2025 437 63 14.4% 2
2024 421 52 12.4% 3
2023 431 46 10.7% 2
2022 458 49 10.7% 2
2021 516 47 9.1% 2

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 185 22 11.9% 6
2025 187 22 11.8% 5
2024 188 19 10.1% 4
2023 185 28 15.1% 4
2022 152 23 15.1% 3
2021 128 27 21.1% 2

Rifle 3rd Season buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 499 60 12% 4
2025 565 62 11% 4
2024 512 57 11.1% 3
2023 537 49 9.1% 3
2022 537 49 9.1% 3
2021 513 61 11.9% 2

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 189 22 11.6% 9
2025 203 22 10.8% 8
2024 159 20 12.6% 8
2023 242 28 11.6% 7
2022 366 28 7.7% 6
2021 176 31 17.6% 3

Rifle 4th Season buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 252 7 2.8% 14
2025 216 7 3.2% 12
2024 221 7 3.2% 10
2023 106 7 6.6% 10
2022 107 6 5.6% 9
2021 219 6 2.7% 8

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 75 1 1.3% 23
2025 65 1 1.5% 20
2024 61 1 1.6% 20
2023 26 1 3.8% 19
2022 46 2 4.3% 18
2021 43 2 4.7% 15

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Archery 1st Season buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 58 6 10.3% 1
2025 77 6 7.8% 2
2024 58 6 10.3% 1
2023 70 7 10% 2
2022 89 7 7.9% 1
2021 105 6 5.7% 1

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 64 2 3.1% 4
2025 34 2 5.9% 4
2024 34 2 5.9% 2
2023 30 1 3.3% 2
2022 25 2 8% 1
2021 31 2 6.5% 2

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Muzzleloader 1st Season buck only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 66 16 24.2% —
2025 44 15 34.1% —
2024 65 15 23.1% —
2023 54 16 29.6% —
2022 65 14 21.5% —
2021 74 14 18.9% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 39 5 12.8% 2
2025 27 5 18.5% —
2024 20 5 25% 2
2023 15 4 26.7% 1
2022 20 7 35% 1
2021 30 6 20% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 79?
The most recent published odds are 42.7% for resident applicants in 2026 — 103 applicants for 44 tags on the Rifle 5th Season doe only hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 50% (2 tags, 4 applicants). Points required in 2026: 0.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 79?
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 79?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 5th Season doe only hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 20.1% in 2024 and 42.7% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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