Unit 103 (Northeast Plains / Pawnee)
Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer
GMU 103 is a northeast Colorado plains mule deer unit near the Pawnee National Grassland. CPW lists it as a high-tag hunt, with roughly 914 licenses issued against 723 applicants across three years — more tags than applicants, so aggregate draw is essentially automatic. Public access comes through Pawnee National Grassland, State Wildlife Areas, and Walk-In Access parcels, but most productive country is private agricultural ground. Access determines experience more than any other factor here.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 103
GMU 103 is a northeast Colorado plains mule deer unit near the Pawnee National Grassland. CPW lists it as a high-tag hunt, with roughly 914 licenses issued against 723 applicants across three years — more tags than applicants, so aggregate draw is essentially automatic. Public access comes through Pawnee National Grassland, State Wildlife Areas, and Walk-In Access parcels, but most productive country is private agricultural ground. Access determines experience more than any other factor here.
Where to Find Mule Deer in GMU 103
How to Hunt GMU 103 Mule Deer
Mule Deer Success Rates
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (resident) | 44 | 77 | 57.1% | — |
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 8 | 0.0% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season doe only (resident) | 7 | 23 | 30.4% | — |
| Archery — 3rd Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) | 16 | 72 | 22.2% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (resident) | 54 | 88 | 61.4% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) | 42 | 119 | 35.3% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season doe only (resident) | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) | 10 | 85 | 11.8% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) | 25 | 100 | 25.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season buck only (resident) | 14 | 19 | 73.7% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season buck only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 2nd Season doe only (resident) | 13 | 24 | 54.2% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 2nd Season buck only (resident) | 9 | 19 | 47.4% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 2nd Season buck only (nonresident) | 0 | 1 | 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 Hunting — GMU 103 Mule Deer Information — Colorado Parks & Wildlife · supports: GMU 103 boundary, plains mule deer season structure, and WIA eligibility · accessed 2026-04-17
- 2025 Colorado Big Game Brochure — Colorado Parks & Wildlife · supports: GMU 103 mule deer hunt codes, license limits, and preference-point rules · accessed 2026-04-17
- Pawnee National Grassland — USDA Forest Service · supports: Public grassland tracts, access roads, and recreation information in northeast CO · accessed 2026-04-17