Colorado Unit 61 Trophy Mule Deer Hunt
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Description

This is a 7-day, 1:1 fully guided hunt for trophy mule deer in Colorado’s Unit 61. Early season hunting tends to produce larger bucks, with the outfitter accepting 1-2 muzzleloader hunters and 1-2 second or third season hunters per year. Expect to see 50-60 deer each week. While deer density isn't extremely high, the genetics in this unit are exceptional. Hunters can opt to add extra hunting days for an additional charge. Unit 61 has earned a reputation as a top producer of trophy mule deer, with the outfitter recommending either the 3rd season of rifle or muzzleloader season for the best success and the biggest bucks. The 3rd season is often a low-country hunt, with hunters covering ground to find bucks chasing does. Muzzleloader season focuses on higher country, glassing for bachelor groups feeding in open timber pockets. Bucks in this unit typically range from 165-180", with several bigger ones taken each year. The terrain is moderate, making it accessible for hunters with varying physical abilities. Lodging will be provided at the outfitter's main camp within the unit or in a wall tent, depending on weather and snow conditions. This is a true trophy unit, and drawing tags for this hunt requires significant points: 16-18 points for muzzleloader, 10-11 for 2nd season rifle, and 12-15 for 3rd season rifle.

Details

  • Species: Mule Deer
  • Average Classification: 165 - 180
  • Shot Opportunity: 70
  • Weapons: Rifle, Muzzleloader
  • Hunt Catalog #: RB17271-03
  • Tag Availability: Draw
Classification details:

Muzzleloader hunts routinely produce bigger bucks-opportunity at 190"-200".

Weapons description:

300-500 yards shot.

Options

Hunting Season/Method of Take (required)

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Option to do a muzzleloader hunt or Rifle season (2nd or 3rd rifle).

  • Muzzleloader Season-Sept 11-19 $0.00
  • 2nd Season Rifle-Oct 30–Nov 7 $0.00
  • 3rd Season Rifle-Nov 13–19 $0.00

    • Available Dates

    September 14, 2025 - November 19, 2026

    Pricing

    • Member Price: $7,500.00
    • Non-Member Price: $8,500.00

    Licenses not included in the hunt price. This hunt takes approx. 10+ points to draw.

    Group Options

    Option for a non hunter. Option to add additional hunting days. Option to choose hunting season.

    Location

    Western Colorado, Colorado, United States of America

    Refund Policy:

    Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.

    Description

    This is a 1:1 fully guided 5 day hunt for big Colorado mule deer Early season is better for bigger deer. Outfitter can take 1-2 muzzleloader hunters and 1-2 second or third season hunters per year. Hunter can expect to see 50-60 deer a week. There is a not an extremely high density of deer, but there are great genetics. Option to add extra hunting days if desired for an additional charge. It’s no question that unit 61 has proven itself as a top trophy producing unit.The outfitter recommends mule deer hunting either 3rd season or muzzle loader season for this unit. This is when they see the most success and see the biggest bucks. 3rd season is often a low country hunt with a lot of time spent covering country looking for bucks to come out of the wood works and chase does.​ Muzzleloader season puts you in the higher country glassing for bachelor groups as they feed in open pockets of timber. Hunters can expect bucks 165-180 with several bigger bucks being taken every year. The terrain is moderate in this unit allowing the outfitter to accommodate hunters of varying physical abilities. Lodging on this hunt will be based out of our main camp located in this unit or can be staged in a wall tent depending on snow accumulation and the weather.

    HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

    • Lodging & Accommodations: Wall Tent
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      Lodging & Accommodations Scale

      5 - Cabin/Lodge

      4 - Bunk House/Trailer

      3 - Wall Tent

      2 - Backpack Tent

      1 - Client Provided/Hotel

    2nd-3rd season cabin hunt. 2nd season can be wall tent. Lodging will be provided for this hunt. Depending on the season booked will determine what kind of lodging is provided. Muzzleloader hunts and early season (most years 2nd) will be staged out of a wall tent on the mountain. Nice tents with generators and wood floors will be provided. Wall tent is 15' x 18' and only 2 guys per wall tent. 3rd season will be conducted out of the main lodge. *More photos of the lodge coming soon.

    • Menu & Food: Full Kitchen
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      Menu & Food Scale

      5 - 5 Star Catered

      4 - Full Kitchen

      3 - Field Kitchen

      2 - Backpack Food

      1 - Client Provided

    Hired cook in wall tent camps serving homestyle cooking-meat potatoes. If hunting from the lodge, homestyle cooking is served at camp. Hot meals served for breakfast and dinner. Bagged lunches will be provided for the afternoon.

    • Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking
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      Physical Conditions Scale:

      5 - All Vehicle Access

      4 - Light Hiking

      3 - Moderate Hiking

      2 - Heavy Hiking

      1 - Extreme Back Country

    These hunts will require moderate hiking. The plateau is around 10,000' feet but camp is near the top. On average hunter will hike half of a mile to get to the top of the ridge to glass the canyons. Pack horses will be provided to pack out game once harvested.

    Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

    Final destination city is Grand Junction, Colorado if hunter prefers to fly. Outfitter will pick up hunters at the airport and transport them to camp.

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    Description

    Depending on the season booked will determine what is the best gear to book. After booking, the outfitter will check both the 10 day and 5 day forecast before hunter arrives and report what weather pattern looks like. Hunting at higher elevations can cause extreme weather changes in very short periods of time. Unit 61 sits in southern Colorado so hunter can expect to be in warmer weather during the muzzleloader season and early rifle seasons. Outfitter will supply pack horses, side x sides, and trucks for field transportation and pack outs. Full gear list to be provided when booked.

    What Outfitter Provides

    • Meals
    • Horses & Mules for game retrieval
    • Lodging-wall tent or cabin (depending on season booked)
    • Cot

    What to Bring

    • Rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition or Bow with extra assorted parts (e.g, string, clips, etc.) with 2 Dozen Hunting Arrows
    • Sleeping bag (depending on the season booked)
    • Thermal Base Layers
    • Binoculars & Rangefinder
    • Hunting hat & gloves
    • Blaze Orange Hunting vest & hat

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