DM053P2R · BuckRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53 deer buck, Trophy unitrifle season
Season Oct 24–Nov 1·Units: 53·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Unit 53 at a glance
Trophy unit
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
Nonresidents drew out at "Choice 2" in 2026.
Drew out at · 2026
Choice 2
Harvest success
76%
Range, 2025
Bucks / 100 does
38
DAU D-20, 2025
Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 11 | 11 | 100% |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: Colorado's hybrid draw gives a share of some tags to a random draw.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Drew out at | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 11 of 11 drewOut at Choice 2 | 11 | 11 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2026 | Resident | 18 of 18 drewOut at Choice 4 | 18 | 18 | Choice 4 | 100% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 18 of 18 drewOut at Leftover | 18 | 18 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2025 | Resident | 13 of 13 drewOut at Leftover | 13 | 13 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 11 of 11 drewOut at Choice 2 | 11 | 11 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2024 | Resident | 17 of 17 drewOut at Choice 2 | 17 | 17 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 10 of 10 drewOut at Leftover | 10 | 10 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2023 | Resident | 13 of 13 drewOut at Leftover | 13 | 13 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 12 of 12 drewOut at Choice 2 | 12 | 12 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2022 | Resident | 15 of 15 drewOut at Choice 2 | 15 | 15 | Choice 2 | 100% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 2 of 2 drewOut at Leftover | 2 | 2 | Leftover | 100% |
| 2021 | Resident | 11 of 11 drewOut at Leftover | 11 | 11 | Leftover | 100% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew | Drew out at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landowner preference resident | 2026 | 4 | 0 | Leftover Choice 2 |
| Landowner preference (unrestricted) | 2026 | 4 | 4 | Choice 2 |
| Youth nonresident | 2025 | 1 | 1 | Leftover |
| Youth resident | 2026 | 1 | 1 | Choice 3 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Buck deer
- Season
- Oct 24–Nov 1
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, DM053P2R
2025–20252576%
2025: 47 taken by 62 hunters.
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident adult/fishing combo* $506.92”
- Tag fee
- “Resident adult $51.25”
- Points
- “Do not submit a separate application for preference points, or both applications will be disqualified.”
- Application fee
- “■ Nonresident $11.49”
Rules for 2026.
At your points
CO deer huntsyou can draw at 0 points
NonresidentRifle buck0 pts
FarWide forecastHuntHarvest successOdds at 0 ptsVerdict
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Coin flip
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Source: CPW · Updated Nov 13, 2026