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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 20

Total Acres
772,318
Public Land
61%
Wilderness
3%
Elevation
4,824–14,226 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-020-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-020-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-020-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
28
Avg Score
197.6
Top Score
297.6
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

39per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

8,740

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 20 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 20 spans 4,800–14,200 ft elevation across 772,318 acres with 61% public land. This is diverse high-country terrain with significant backcountry opportunity. Access is mixed between road-accessible lower elevations and steeper alpine country requiring extended hiking or horseback effort. ## Herd Quality & Population Buck:doe ratio (2024) is 39:100—a healthy, balanced ratio typical of well-managed mule deer herds. This indicates adequate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Male S5)nonresident812
2023Archery (Either S1)resident161260
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident512
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident1216
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident497
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident3410
2023Rifle (Female S4)resident188
2023Rifle (Female S5)resident163238
2023Rifle (Female S5)nonresident33
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident3271
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident16
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident209148
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident3726
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident206164
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident2417
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident130177
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident1520
2023Rifle (Male S5)resident331502

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231,89578441.0%
2023Rifle1,59974647.0%
2023Archery206168.0%
2023Muzzleloader902326.0%