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Unit 122

Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 122 is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw system. Tags are allocated annually via the CPW big game draw.

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2%
Public Land
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3,877–4,552 ft
Elevation

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 122

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 122 is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw system. Tags are allocated annually via the CPW big game draw.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 122

Mule deer in Unit 122 favor oak-brush benches, aspen edges, and high meadows in early season, dropping to sage and winter range after heavy snow.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 122

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle28%
Archery18%
Muzzleloader22%
Unit 122 mule deer success generally falls within Colorado's west-slope range — 30-50% for rifle is common. Archery and muzzleloader are lower.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (resident) 298833.0%
Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (nonresident) 113432.4%
Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (resident) 277536.0%
Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (nonresident) 71450.0%
Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) 1711215.2%
Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) 1425.0%
Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (resident) 74216.7%
Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) 000.0%
Rifle — 1st Season doe only (resident) 2710725.2%
Rifle — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) 020.0%
Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (resident) 113432.4%
Rifle — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) 1333.3%
Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) 619961.6%
Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) 213070.0%
Rifle — 1st Season buck only (resident) 6422528.4%
Rifle — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) 153542.9%
Archery — 1st Season either sex (resident) 17932555.1%
Archery — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) 355070.0%
Archery — 3rd Season either sex (resident) 9120644.2%
Archery — 3rd Season either sex (nonresident) 31520.0%
Archery — 3rd Season doe only (resident) 95018.0%
Archery — 3rd Season doe only (nonresident) 010.0%
Muzzleloader — 3rd Season either sex (resident) 305950.8%
Muzzleloader — 3rd Season either sex (nonresident) 71070.0%
Muzzleloader — 2nd Season doe only (resident) 154632.6%
Muzzleloader — 2nd Season doe only (nonresident) 020.0%
Muzzleloader — 3rd Season doe only (resident) 1224.5%
Muzzleloader — 3rd Season doe only (nonresident) 000.0%
Muzzleloader — 2nd Season buck only (resident) 258330.1%
Muzzleloader — 2nd Season buck only (nonresident) 41136.4%

Data from 2026 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.

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Unit 122 mule deer tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw. Check the current CPW draw recap for points-to-draw.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Unit 122 mule deer tags draw-only?
Yes. All Colorado mule deer tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw.
How many points for Unit 122 mule deer?
Point requirements vary by hunt code and weapon. Check the current CPW draw recap for accurate values.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw process, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17