Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 171

Name: Colorado Unit 171 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

164,066

Public Land

69%

Wilderness

Elevation

8,047–12,930 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Rifle — DM-171-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-171-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-171-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-171-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	male

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 171 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 171 spans high alpine terrain from 8,047 to 12,930 feet with solid public land access (69%). This is classic Colorado high-country mule deer habitat—expect steep drainages, mixed aspen and conifer, and significant elevation gain during the hunt. Early-season hunts (S1, early October) favor higher elevations before snow; later seasons (S4, November) push deer to lower slopes. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data shows a **above average**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
19 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	78	17
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	43	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	62	25
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	11	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	32	24
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	9	5
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	25	29
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	2	3

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		124	18	15.0%
2023	Rifle	102	16	16.0%
2023	Archery	22	2	9.0%