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Colorado mule deer populations have steadily increased over the last three years after several years in decline. The mule deer "Odocoileus hemionus" is highly succeptable to habitat infringement and harsh winters. While elk numbers have skyrocketed, mule nuumbers have been more tenuous. Hunting Colorado mule deer during the rut requires a hunter to get drawn for a license when the rut takes place which is normally late season. Most mule deer hunting is done in September and October.
Hunting dates for bowhunters,muzzleloader hunters and rifle hunters vary from year to year. Colorado operates under a preference point system for mule deer. The hunter can basically plan when he wants to draw. The applicants with the most preference points will be given tags for that unit until they are exhausted. Archery season normally begins in late August, then muzzleloader season,early elk season and then three separate rifle hunts.
Colorado mule deer hunters clothing and footwear should be of high quality. Most hunter dress in layers and allow themselves the ability to add or take off clothing. Footwear should offer ankle support and be waterproof.
Colorado mule deer hunting physical requirements require a hunter to be in at least moderate shape. Mule deer hunting in Colorado normally means a lot of walking over what can be rough terrain... and high elevation. Hunters should beging getting into shape several months before a hunt if they plan a hunt that will entail mountain hiking.
Handicap hunters for Colorado mule deer hunters include mobility impaired hunting licenses. These licenses are available for those with a mobility impairment resulting from permanent medical conditions which makes it impossible for them to hunt without the assistance of an attendant. Contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for details.
Resident and non resident licenses for mule deer hunters in Colorado are available through the Department of Wildlife drawing.Applications are completed by mail or online with deadlines usually being in early April and the actual drawing taking place in July.
Resident hunter safety requirements for mule deer hunters in Colorado requires all hunters born before January 1,1949 to have completed a Hunter Education course. The course can be from your state but you must have proof of completion.
Blaze orange (hunter safety orange) for Colorado mule deer hunting is 500 inches of blaze orange in the form of a cap/hat and a vest or the equivalent. Camo orange is illegal.