12 licensed outfitters guide mule deer hunts in Northwest Colorado. Season dates below come from the Colorado wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Colorado mule deer season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | September 2, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Statewide archery deer season. All deer licenses are limited and issued through the draw (except OTC either-sex white-tailed deer licenses in listed plains units). Unless otherwise noted in the hunt code tables. |
| Muzzleloader | September 12, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | Muzzleloader deer season runs inside the archery season. Limited licenses by draw. |
| Combined Rifle | October 24, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Second combined rifle season shown. First rifle Oct. 14-18 (deer only in select GMUs), third rifle Nov. 7-15, fourth rifle Nov. 18-22. Plains rifle deer season Oct. 24-Nov. 3 in eastern plains units. All rifle deer licenses are limited. |
| Plains Rifle | October 24, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Plains rifle deer season in eastern plains GMUs. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 2026 Big Game, Turkey, and Small Game and Waterfowl brochures on September 5, 2026.Source: cpw.widen.net/s/5wvx7rggrd/colorado-big-game-hunting-brochur … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Mule Deer outfitters in Northwest Colorado
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch is a world-renowned, family-owned outfitting business based in Clark, Colorado, approximately 18 miles north of Steamboat Springs. The ranch manages approximately 3,500 private acres and holds a massive U.S. Forest Service permit for …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Matt & Kellie Brekke would like to introduce you to Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides. We have been in operation since 1996 with Kellie and Matt taking over the reins in 2023 with transferring our personal hunting passion into fulfilling those of our …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Specializing in trespass fee hunts, Joe Monchelli’s operation offers hunters exclusive access to a variety of private properties ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 acres, effectively eliminating the overcrowding often found on public lands. These ranches are managed …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff is committed to providing personalized service. Our guides are certified in First Aid and CPR and possess extensive knowledge of our private land and permit area. With their expertise in local wildlife habits, our guides …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Family-Owned Colorado Outfitting Since 1961 Established in 1961, JML Outfitters is a third-generation, family-owned operation with deep roots in Colorado’s hunting and wilderness traditions. Today, owner Marie Haskett continues the legacy begun by her …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Medicine Bow Outfitters specializes in “Fair Chase” big game adventures in the scenic North Park area of Jackson County, Colorado. Operating under permits from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Colorado State Forest State Park, and the Colorado State Land Board, the …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
Rim Rock Outfitters is a high-performance big game operation that specializes in “Fair Chase” hunts for Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, and Mountain Lion. Based in Rio Blanco County, the operation is strategically located to provide elite guiding services …
Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Pinnacle Peak Adventures is located in the Northwest corner of Colorado with some of the best elk and mule deer hunting in the state. We offer fully guided hunts on approximately 6,000 acres of private land. Our property is located in Management Unit 4. The …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Rockin Y Outfitting, LLC
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wild Turkey
We have been in the big-game hunting business for many years, including working together outfitting as Nine Mile Guest Ranch since 1999. In 2014, we took on a new, exciting venture in Ranching for Wildlife. The opportunity to expand into this program came at …
Mule Deer · Pronghorn
SD Outfitters is a high-performance hunting operation that spans over 14,000 acres of exclusive, carefully managed private land across both Colorado and Utah. In Colorado, the operation is based out of Craig and holds permits for Game Management Units 003, …
Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Sable Mountain Outfitters delivers premier big game hunting experiences in Colorado’s legendary Flat Tops Wilderness. Operating under special use permit in the White River National Forest near Meeker, our camps are positioned deep in prime elk, mule deer, and …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
12 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a mule deer tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Northwest Colorado
- Colorado mule deer hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.