Colorado Unit 58 Hunting Information

INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
As mentioned above, the deer numbers are strong in Unit 58. Aside from mule deer hunting, hunters can take advantage of the OTC Whitetail only tag that is available for a late-season month-long whitetail deer season. Archery and muzzleloader seasons, though occurring at different times and different methods of taking, mirror each other in that they are valid for hunting either-sex mule deer and valid in Units 49, 57, 58, and 581. Rifle season regulations are a little more complex. For the 2nd and 3rd rifle season, buck tags are applicable in Units 49, 57, 58 & 581 and doe tags are valid only in units 58 and 581. The mule deer in unit 58 travel throughout the unit according to the weather, hunting pressure, and the rut. These three factors must be taken into account when planning your hunting locations. The lower elevations are going to be best hunted in later seasons when the highland foliage has dissipated. The highlands are going to be better to hunt in the warmer months when the deer activity is much higher since they will be in their summer patterns at these times. Hunting pressure is not as high in this unit as other units that have OTC elk tags.

SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
Archery 35%
Muzzle Loader 38%
2nd Rifle 50%
3rd Rifle 40%
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 58 Colorado
Average Quality 140″ – 160″
Trophy Potential 160″
Buck to Doe Ratio 24:100
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INFO: Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
The regulations for elk tags are very cut and dry. All tags drawn for any season are valid for hunting either sex and are applicable for Units 57 and 58. Elk are notorious for retreating to hard to reach areas when the pressure heightens. This activity can be a prime opportunity for those hunters that are willing and capable of pursuing those more rugged hikes. This will allow you to move away from the crowds and infiltrate the remote, safety zones for the elk herds. If strenuous hikes are not for you, then not to worry! Unit 58 has plenty of near-flat and relaxed hunting locations. As with the mule deer, monitor the changing weather patterns, and be sure to master your bugle call so that you can get involved with the rut. Low hunt pressure makes this a great valued for the fall with huntable elk that often respond to calls.

SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 22%
Muzzle Loader 25%
1st Rifle 35%
2nd Rifle 40%
3rd Rifle 25%
4th Rifle 35%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 58 Colorado
Average Quality 270″ – 300″
Trophy Potential 310+
Bull to Cow Ratio 30:100
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INFO: Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
With the majority of this unit being covered in grasslands, it’s no surprise that antelope inhabit the area. As already mentioned, the South Park herd is known to occupy this unit. The antelope tags for unit 58 are draw-only with no OTC tags available. For archery and rifle season, the either sex antelope tags are valid in Units 57, 58 and 581. Muzzleloader season tags are applicable for hunting either sex in Units 49, 50, 57, 58, 500, 501 and 581.

SUCCESS RATES for Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 58
5 Year Estimated Average for Antelope
Archery 35%
Muzzle Loader 55%
Rifle 70%
Antelope TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 58 Colorado
Average Quality 65″ – 70″
Trophy Potential 70+
Buck to Doe Ratio 44:100
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