Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 22

Name: Colorado Unit 22 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

632,172

Public Land

77%

Elevation

5,441–8,857 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-011-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-011-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-022-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-022-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-022-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-022-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-022-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

206.9

Top Score

261.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

23,520

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 22 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 22 spans 632,000 acres from 5,400 to 8,850 feet with 77% public land, offering a solid mix of huntable terrain across multiple elevation zones. This size and public land percentage provide good access and escape terrain for deer seeking refuge from pressure during rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **29:100 buck:doe ratio**, which is **above average** — indicating reasonably good herd composition and moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	148	125
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	100	68
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	79	57
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	160	122
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	48	60
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	174	202
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	78	5
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	9	0
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	38	5
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	6	0
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	356	69
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	310	42
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	297	65
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	263	39
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	76	11
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	68	2
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	78	75
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	73	40

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		479	322	67.0%
2023	Rifle	395	299	76.0%
2023	Archery	49	11	22.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	35	12	34.0%