Unit 391
Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Elk
Colorado Game Management Unit 391 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state's preference-point system. We treat this page as a starting reference before digging into CPW's official statistics, hunting atlas, and current regulations.
Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 391
Colorado Game Management Unit 391 offers a mule deer hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state's preference-point system. We treat this page as a starting reference before digging into CPW's official statistics, hunting atlas, and current regulations.
Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 391
We use the CPW Hunting Atlas to identify public land boundaries, seasonal range overlays, and access points within Unit 391. Mule deer distribution shifts with weather, forage, and pressure, so we confirm current conditions with the latest CPW data before committing.
How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 391
Mule Deer Success Rates
Mule Deer Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (resident) | 71 | 90 | 78.9% | — |
| Archery — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season doe only (resident) | 81 | 225 | 36.0% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season doe only (nonresident) | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season buck only (resident) | 7 | 32 | 21.9% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season buck only (nonresident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | — |
| Rifle — 3rd Season buck only (resident) | 9 | 37 | 24.3% | — |
| Rifle — 3rd Season buck only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 4th Season buck only (resident) | 8 | 43 | 18.6% | — |
| Rifle — 4th Season buck only (nonresident) | 1 | 3 | 33.3% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season buck only (resident) | 225 | 372 | 60.5% | — |
| Rifle — 5th Season buck only (nonresident) | 7 | 8 | 87.5% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 1st Season buck only (resident) | 6 | 12 | 50.0% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 1st Season buck only (nonresident) | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 1st Season doe only (resident) | 1 | 5 | 20.0% | — |
| Muzzleloader — 1st Season doe only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 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 Atlas — GMU 391 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: GMU 391 boundary geometry, USFS/BLM public land layers, Access points · accessed 2026-04-17
- Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (2025 cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: 2025 deer season dates, Hunt codes for GMU 391, Tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Mule Deer Hunt Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Three-year rolling average · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point system, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Hunting Atlas — CPW / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundaries, Public-land layers · accessed 2026-04-17