Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 142

Name: Colorado Unit 142 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

235,672

Public Land

100%

Elevation

4,374–5,907 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-142-O-2-A	Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-142-O-2-M	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-142-O-2-M	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-142-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-142-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

193.6

Top Score

230.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,400

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 142 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 142 spans 235,672 acres at 4,400–5,900 ft elevation across nearly all public land (99.7%), offering excellent access for self-guided hunters. The mid-elevation range provides mixed terrain suitable for multiple weapon seasons. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 31:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating **above-average** herd composition. Recent record-book entries (2023, 2020, 2017) confirm the unit produces trophy-caliber mule deer,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S2)	resident	51	21
2023	Archery (Either S2)	nonresident	35	11
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	21	18
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S2)	resident	1	11
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	100	16
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	40	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S2)	resident	28	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S2)	nonresident	17	5

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		83	54	64.0%
2023	Rifle	33	31	95.0%
2023	Archery	31	12	38.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	19	10	53.0%