Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 161

Name: Colorado Unit 161 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

261,039

Public Land

74%

Wilderness

23%

Elevation

7,811–12,102 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Rifle — DM-161-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-161-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-161-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-161-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-014-E-1-R	Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-006-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

197.4

Top Score

223.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,410

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 161 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 161 spans high-elevation alpine to subalpine terrain (7,800–12,100 ft) with 74% public land access and 23% designated wilderness. This high-country setting offers rugged, remote hunting with solid public land opportunity but challenging logistics — plan for steep terrain and short seasons. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 36:100**, indicating a well-managed herd with good age...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	78	17
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	43	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	109	25
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	67	14
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	117	32
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	59	16
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	95	31
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	53	17
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	87	20
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	29	9

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		253	87	34.0%
2023	Rifle	154	68	44.0%
2023	Archery	62	15	25.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	36	4	11.0%