Colorado is the king of Mule Deer States – and this episode we breakdown why!

Big country, a pile of public land, and more opportunity than just about anywhere else in the West—it’s one of the few states where you can still put a plan together and actually go hunt.

This episode kicks off the Colorado series with mule deer, and we start with what makes it so good. From early high-country hunts to late-season rut hunts, Colorado gives you options—and that’s really the story here.

We get into how the draw works, what the April 7 deadline means, and how to think about points without overcomplicating it. There’s also a look ahead at the 2028 changes and how that might shape decisions over the next couple years.

And then we dive into the fun part—seasons, units, and where you might start looking depending on how many points you’ve got.

If you’ve ever thought about hunting mule deer out West, Colorado is hard to ignore.

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2:00 Colorado Application Overview
4:30 April 7 Deadline
7:10 Preference Point System
12:00 2028 Draw Changes
18:30 Season Breakdown
24:00 Early Season vs Rut Hunts
30:00 Unit Options (0–5 Points)
36:00 Mid-Level Units
42:00 High Point Units
47:00 Final Thoughts on Colorado