Aged at eight years old, the author pulled the sneak on this sage dweller while he shredded a patch of finger-sized willows. (Jace Bauserman photo)
November 05, 2025
By Jace Bauserman
The Centennial State is a mule deer kingpin. While numbers fluctuate across the state due to severe weather, predation and other factors, Colorado is the land of giants. Currently, the state has more than 850 Boone & Crockett entries for typical mule deer, which leads the nation, and make no mistake, there are plenty of non-typical bucks roaming the landscape, too.
Colorado's mule deer population is widespread. From north to south to east to west, the state harbors impressive populations. While mountainous areas draw most hunting attention, don't forget about the state's cedar-choaked canyon countryside and sage-dotted prairies that hug up next to agriculture.
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