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Colorado Mule Deer — Unit 83 (83)

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 83 (83) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

7.3%

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Draw Odds (2026)

Resident

Points Req.

Tags Available

286

Applicants

Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	293	5	1.7%	4

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

2nd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	39	5	12.8%	1

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

3rd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	70	4	5.7%	1

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

4th Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	58	4	6.9%	3

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

5th Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	46	3	6.5%	1

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

2nd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	309	16	5.2%	6
2021	358	17	4.7%	6

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	63	8	12.7%	6
2021	68	7	10.3%	7

3rd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	393	20	5.1%	6
2021	458	17	3.7%	6

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	62	4	6.5%	7
2021	67	7	10.4%	7

4th Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	271	8	3%	9
2021	295	4	1.4%	9

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	36	0	0%	—
2021	39	1	2.6%	15

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	345	6	1.7%	20

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

2nd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	286	21	7.3%	5
2025	304	17	5.6%	5
2024	290	18	6.2%	6
2023	349	18	5.2%	5

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	48	2	4.2%	5
2025	88	6	6.8%	6
2024	73	6	8.2%	7
2023	57	6	10.5%	6

3rd Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	350	20	5.7%	5
2025	396	21	5.3%	5
2024	359	21	5.8%	5
2023	407	21	5.2%	7

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	58	4	6.9%	5
2025	62	2	3.2%	5
2024	54	3	5.6%	5
2023	54	3	5.6%	7

4th Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	306	13	4.2%	7
2025	305	10	3.3%	7
2024	283	10	3.5%	7
2023	303	13	4.3%	8

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	43	0	0%	—
2025	50	3	6%	8
2024	40	3	7.5%	8
2023	39	0	0%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	83	1	1.2%	16
2021	85	2	2.4%	4

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	26	7	26.9%	5
2021	28	5	17.9%	3

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	72	10	13.9%	2
2025	85	10	11.8%	3
2024	60	10	16.7%	2
2023	98	9	9.2%	3

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	22	3	13.6%	3
2025	25	3	12%	7
2024	29	3	10.3%	7
2023	27	4	14.8%	5

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	58	6	10.3%	5
2021	54	5	9.3%	4

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	30	2	6.7%	4
2021	32	3	9.4%	4

1st Season

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	66	6	9.1%	4
2025	53	6	11.3%	4
2024	63	6	9.5%	4
2023	84	6	7.1%	4

Nonresident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2026	27	2	7.4%	6
2025	34	2	5.9%	6
2024	37	2	5.4%	6
2023	30	2	6.7%	7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 83?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 7.3% (2026). There were 286 applicants for 21 available tags. Points required: 5.

How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 83?

In 2026, this unit required approximately 5 preference/bonus points for a resident hunter. Non-resident requirements may differ. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.

Is the competition increasing for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 83?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 4.2% in 2026 and 7.3% in 2026.

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