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Colorado Mule Deer — Unit 117 (117)
Colorado Mule Deer Unit 117 (117) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
21.4%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
3
Tags Available
14
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | — |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | — |
| 2023 | 21 | 4 | 19% | — |
| 2022 | 36 | 2 | 5.6% | — |
| 2021 | 47 | 11 | 23.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | — |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 6 | 25% | — |
| 2023 | 20 | 6 | 30% | — |
| 2022 | 20 | 6 | 30% | — |
| 2021 | 26 | 1 | 3.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | 17 | 29.3% | — |
| 2025 | 55 | 26 | 47.3% | — |
| 2024 | 43 | 13 | 30.2% | — |
| 2023 | 57 | 17 | 29.8% | — |
| 2022 | 89 | 41 | 46.1% | — |
| 2021 | 100 | 39 | 39% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 18 | 48.6% | — |
| 2025 | 49 | 20 | 40.8% | — |
| 2024 | 37 | 21 | 56.8% | — |
| 2023 | 53 | 26 | 49.1% | — |
| 2022 | 62 | 25 | 40.3% | — |
| 2021 | 90 | 30 | 33.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 117?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 21.4% (2026). There were 14 applicants for 3 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 117?
Colorado uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Mule Deer Unit 117?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 29.3% in 2026 and 21.4% in 2026.
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