DIY mule deer hunts in Colorado

I'm looking for advice on DIY mule deer hunts, either bow or rifle for Colorado. The biggest thing is where in Colorado is my best chance at a decent buck. Any tips would be great.

dodgeman_29

What are you considering a "decent" buck?
All deer tags in CO are draw only.
You would need to put in for preference points in order to get
a tag in what is considered a "Big Buck" area.
There are a lot of bucks in all areas though... it would be a matter
of how hard you want to hunt.

I've seen bucks from Denver to Craig that I would consider a decent buck,
but I don't eat the antlers, so its a matter of opinion.

I live in the West Slope area, so feel free to drop me a line if
you need any help.

Thanks
Mike

I consider a "decent" buck anything 5X with a 26" or better inside... just kidding ya.

I don't know, realistically a 4X or better with a 19-20" spread or better for my first one. I'm not looking for record book but I would take it. LOL I appreciate any help I can get.

There are some nice bucks up around Craig that I would put in that range or better.
I've been wanting to draw up that way for a while now myself....but I always seem to stick closer to home
since my wife and boys hunt with me now as well.
I've tried to keep it all to a minimum of travel and prep just to make sure they stay interested.
We have some pretty decent bucks here as well in the 4 corners area if your willing to do the
walking and get away from the crowds.
This year was tough since it was so warm and dry... thinking with a mild winter that next year will be
pretty good as well... lots of babies surviving and lots of bucks getting a year older.

Thanks for the info. I hope I wasn't shooting too high with my "decent" buck measurements. It was just a shot in the dark. I guess I won't know what my decent buck looks like until I have a pin or crosshairs on him. LOL

dodgeman_29