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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.

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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

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Archery18%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
Hunter success in Unit 391 varies year to year. We review the most recent CPW Mule Deer Hunt Statistics release for season-by-season success percentages and the three-year rolling average.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— 1st Season7932100.0% 0
Rifle— 5th Season9054100.0% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season7887.5% 0
Rifle— 3rd Season84100.0% 0
Rifle— 4th Season76100.0% 0
Rifle— 5th Season19291100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 1st Season42100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 1st Season21100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 391 mule deer tags are allocated through CPW's pure preference-point draw. Point creep and required points fluctuate with applicant demand and tag quotas, so we check the CPW draw statistics summary for the prior cycle.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mule deer tag for Colorado Unit 391?
Unit 391 mule deer tags are issued through the CPW limited-draw using the state's pure preference-point system. Apply through the CPW online licensing portal before the April deadline.
Is Unit 391 mostly public land?
Land ownership varies across Colorado GMUs. We use the CPW Hunting Atlas to view USFS, BLM, State Land Board, and Walk-in Access layers for Unit 391 before scouting or applying.
Is Unit 391 a limited or OTC elk unit?
License-type structure can shift year to year. Confirm the current CPW brochure for Unit 391 elk license-type rules before planning your hunt.

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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 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-GMU harvest totals, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point system, Application deadlines · accessed 2026-04-17
  7. CPW Hunting Atlas — CPW / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundaries, Public-land layers · accessed 2026-04-17