Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 15

Name: Colorado Unit 15 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

314,999

Public Land

70%

Wilderness

14%

Elevation

6,658–10,801 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-015-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-015-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-015-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-015-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-015-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-015-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DE-015-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-015-O-2-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-015-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-015-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

200.3

Top Score

273.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,920

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 15 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 15 spans 6,658–10,801 ft with 70% public land and 14% wilderness, offering mid to high-elevation hunting across mixed terrain. The wilderness component requires thoughtful route planning but is manageable for fit hunters. Generally accessible from multiple trailheads, though higher drainages may see limited foot traffic depending on season. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **24:100 buck:doe ratio — average**, indicating a...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	98	115
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	17	17
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	6	15
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	8	10
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	5	10
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	10	13
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	22	19
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	5	4
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	164	111
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	5	3
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	71	59
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	43	77
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	24	35
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	207	346
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	80	123
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	229	213
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	95	89
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	53	19
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	25	10

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,200	390	33.0%
2023	Rifle	951	363	38.0%
2023	Archery	116	20	17.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	134	8	6.0%