D-M-053-O1-AGMU 53 buck archery (O1)
Colorado · Deer · Unit 53
Resident draw
89.5%Draw odds, all applicants
34Tags (2026)
38First-choice applicants
1Preference points that drew every time
23.3%2025 harvest success
77.8%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 23 | 82.6% |
| 1 | 7 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 0 | 100% * |
| 6 | 0 | 100% * |
| 7 | 0 | 100% * |
| 8 | 0 | 100% * |
| 9 | 0 | 100% * |
| 10 | 0 | 100% * |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
* No applicants at that level; odds inferred from the levels around it.
Nonresident draw
21.2%Draw odds, all applicants
11Tags (2026)
52First-choice applicants
7Preference points that drew every time
23.3%2025 harvest success
77.8%Public land (share of area)
Odds by preference points (2026 draw)
| Preference points | Applicants | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 1 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 3 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 4 | 8 | 37.5% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75.0% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
Adult first-choice applicants, resident or nonresident, from CPW's 2026 primary draw recap. Youth-only hunts use the youth columns. Landowner (LPP) vouchers are a separate allocation and are not in either pool. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife draw and harvest reports. Verify boundaries, dates and rules with the agency before you apply.