CO Mule Deer Unit 116
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-116-O-3-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — DF-116-O-3-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — DE-116-O-1-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-116-O-3-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-116-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-116-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DE-116-O-3-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-116-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-116-L-2-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-116-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-116-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-116-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-116-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-116-L-2-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-116-L-1-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
36per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,860
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 116 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 116 spans 4,110–4,876 ft elevation across 615,634 acres with only 4% public land—a significant access constraint. The unit is predominantly private, making permission-based hunting or guided outfitter partnerships essential for most hunters. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 36:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating **above-average herd composition**. This reflects good breeding structure and reasonable hunting pressure, suggesting...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | resident | 12 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | resident | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | nonresident | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 7 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 46 | 47 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 37 | 56 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 20 | 7 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 19 | 25 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S2) | resident | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S2) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 294 | 88 | 30.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 238 | 84 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 51 | 4 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |