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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 116

Total Acres
615,634
Public Land
4%
Elevation
4,110–4,876 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-116-O-3-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Archery — DF-116-O-3-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026female
2026Archery — DE-116-O-1-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DF-116-O-3-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DM-116-O-2-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-116-O-2-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DE-116-O-3-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — DE-116-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026either
2026Rifle — DE-116-L-2-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026either
2026Rifle — DM-116-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-116-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-116-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-116-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-116-L-2-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-116-L-1-RSep 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
14
Avg Score
205.7
Top Score
258.2
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Either S2)resident1217
2023Rifle (Either S2)resident36
2023Rifle (Either S2)nonresident23
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident114
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident711
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident4647
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident44
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident3756
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident33
2023Archery (Male S1)resident207
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident91
2023Archery (Either S1)resident1925
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident33
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)resident27
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)nonresident11

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20232948830.0%
2023Rifle2388435.0%
2023Archery5147.0%
2023Muzzleloader500.0%