Unit 113

Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Unit 113 in southwest Colorado's Dolores County encompasses the Mesa Verde area and surrounding pinyon-juniper mesas, offering mule deer hunting in classic southwestern Colorado terrain. The unit holds a quality deer herd across public land on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal lands edge and BLM mesas.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 113

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 113

Mule deer in Unit 113 favor the pinyon-juniper mesa tops and canyon-rim benches of the Dolores County area, feeding on browse and forbs across the open mesa terrain. Bucks summer at higher elevations and filter down into the lower pinyon country as fall arrives.

Canyon edges where pinyon-juniper mesas break into drainages are classic concentration points, especially during the rut when bucks cruise open areas seeking does.

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How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 113

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Mule Deer Success Rates

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Unit 113 mule deer rifle success generally falls in Colorado's southwest range of 30-45%. The open pinyon-juniper terrain aids in locating deer, but stalking can be challenging on the rocky mesa tops.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season	6	3	100.0%	0
Rifle— 1st Season	25	9	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 113 mule deer tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw. Southwest Colorado deer units often have more accessible point requirements than premium units; check the current CPW draw recap.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Water

Limited natural water on mesa tops; stock tanks and developed springs are key water sources for wildlife.

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Road Conditions

US 160 provides main corridor access; BLM roads onto the mesas are mostly passable in dry conditions but can be slippery when wet.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate — open pinyon-juniper mesa terrain with generally good BLM road access.

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Nearest Town

Cortez is the nearest full-service city, roughly 15-25 miles from core Unit 113 hunting areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit 113 mule deer?

Unit 113 mule deer typically requires fewer points than premium west-slope units. Check the current CPW draw recap for the specific hunt codes you are interested in.

What is the terrain like in Unit 113?

Open pinyon-juniper mesas with canyon breaks characterize the unit. Terrain is moderate and road access via BLM roads is generally good, making it accessible for hunters of varying fitness levels.

Is there public land in Unit 113?

Yes — BLM mesas and public parcels provide huntable public land in Unit 113. Map public vs. private land carefully before your hunt, as the area has a mix of ownership.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-18
CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-18
CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw process, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-18