Colorado Unit 72 Hunting Information

INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 72

On the higher end of successful mule deer hunts in Colorado, Unit 72 boasts a certain exclusivity since the percentage of public land available for hunting is less than 30 percent. Mule deer tags are reserved for buck hunting only and are valid for Units 72 and 73. For archery and muzzleloader seasons, an OTC bear tag can be purchased as an add-on, as long as you hold a valid mule deer tag. As is typical for mule deer behavior, the deer can be found up in the higher elevations in the earlier seasons and will begin migrating down the mountain ranges to the lower elevations as winter intensifies. Unit 72 contains expanses of lower-lying areas perfectly suited for deer in late winter. A handful of exceptional deer come from near the edges of private cropland while hunting the public ground. Hunters in 72 and 73 occasionally kill a 180” to 200” buck.
SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 72
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
Archery 40%
Muzzle Loader 50%
2nd Rifle 70%
3rd Rifle 60%
4th Rifle 60%
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 72 Colorado
Average Quality 140″ – 160″
Trophy Potential 170″
Buck to Doe Ratio 24:100
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INFO: Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 72

The fact that public land composes only about one-third of the total unit size can make locating the elk a little more difficult. However, hunters that are up to that challenge and are well-versed in their knowledge of elk behavior and elk calls can find success. Keeping up-to-date on property lines is a MUST in this unit. Hunting on the outskirts of the private land can be advantageous since elk in this unit tend to bed in the private land.
SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 72
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 10%
Muzzle Loader 15%
1st Rifle 20%
2nd Rifle 12%
3rd Rifle 10%
4th Rifle 20%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 72 Colorado
Average Quality 260″ – 300″
Trophy Potential 300″+
Bull to Cow Ratio 16:100
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INFO: Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 72

Antelope tags are available OTC for the archery season. This is a good tag to have with you if you’re interested in combination hunting. The unit’s terrain is predominantly flat, which is favorable for antelope.