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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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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 Season3526100.0% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season364678.3% 0
Rifle— 1st Season2921100.0% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season101100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season4123100.0% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season110100.0% 0
Rifle— 1st Season7712959.7% 0
Rifle— 1st Season8115054.0% 0
Archery— 1st Season19521092.9% 0
Archery— 3rd Season8837100.0% 0
Archery— 3rd Season71100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 3rd Season327100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 2nd Season185100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 3rd Season32100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 2nd Season264163.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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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