Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 18

Name: Colorado Unit 18 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

413,238

Public Land

89%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

7,344–13,469 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-018-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-018-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-018-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-018-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-018-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-018-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DE-018-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-018-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-018-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-018-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

202.7

Top Score

244.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

8,560

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 18 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain spanning 7,344–13,469 ft across 413,000+ acres with 89% public land and 12% wilderness. Rugged backcountry offering solid DIY access, though higher elevations will see snow early in the season. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a buck:doe ratio of 31:100, which indicates **above-average herd composition**—a sign of moderate harvest pressure and a decent age-structure mix. This is a...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	636	382
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	34	11
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	13	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	151	96
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	4	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	353	183
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	11	2
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	176	176
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	6	6
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	445	461
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	248	257
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	214	80
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	72	33
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	96	66
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	143	214
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	65	78
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	20	9
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	58	23
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	550	783
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	238	304

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,470	344	23.0%
2023	Rifle	1,154	317	27.0%
2023	Archery	129	2	1.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	187	26	14.0%