CO Mule Deer Unit 21
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-021-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-021-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-021-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
35per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
7,500
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 21 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 21 spans 5,053–9,055 ft with 94% public land, offering solid access across moderate to high-elevation terrain. However, forum reports indicate heavy public land pressure during rifle and muzzleloader seasons, with hundreds of hunters converging on limited access points. Early-season archery and significant backcountry hiking offer the best chance to avoid crowds. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 35:100 buck:doe ratio, which is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 84 | 29 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 66 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 588 | 153 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 320 | 86 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 226 | 56 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 183 | 13 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 44 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 30 | 7 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 430 | 367 | 85.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 374 | 334 | 89.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 42 | 24 | 57.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 14 | 8 | 61.0% |