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Colorado Mule Deer Elk

Unit 444

Colorado Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Elk

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 444 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 444

Colorado Mule Deer Unit 444 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 444

Mule deer in Unit 444 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 444

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Archery18%
Rifle28%
Muzzleloader22%
Unit 444 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
Archery— 1st Season609463.8% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season2312100.0% 0
Rifle— 3rd Season2716100.0% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season84418.2% 1
Rifle— 3rd Season71838.9% 0
Rifle— 2nd Season12915583.2% 0
Rifle— 3rd Season438650.0% 0
Rifle— 4th Season165529.1% 2
Muzzleloader— 1st Season95100.0% 0
Muzzleloader— 1st Season2320100.0% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 444 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 444 mule deer tags draw-only?
Yes. All Colorado mule deer tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw.
How many points for Unit 444 mule deer?
Point requirements vary by hunt code and weapon. Check the current CPW draw recap for accurate values.
Is Unit 444 a quality bull elk unit?
Unit quality varies by season and year. Compare Unit 444 harvest and success data in the CPW Big Game Statistics release to neighboring GMUs before applying.

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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
  4. CPW Hunting Atlas — CPW / CSU NREL · supports: GMU boundaries, Public-land layers · accessed 2026-04-17