Colorado Mule Deer
Colorado Mule Deer  
Podcast: Drawn West
Published On: Tue Mar 31 2026
Description: 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.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.Looking for more content from Drawn West? Check out our latestarticle!ColoradoElk Application Strategy FREE Gear Checklist:https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gearConnect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@getdrawnwest.com!Sponsorsand Discounts:GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4uSave10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest0:00 Why Colorado Mule Deer2:00 Colorado Application Overview4:30 April 7 Deadline7:10 Preference Point System12:00 2028 Draw Changes18:30 Season Breakdown24:00 Early Season vs Rut Hunts30:00 Unit Options (0–5 Points)36:00 Mid-Level Units42:00 High Point Units47:00 Final Thoughts on Colorado