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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 26

Total Acres
153,724
Public Land
53%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
6,461–12,358 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-025-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-025-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-025-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DE-025-P-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
26
Avg Score
200.3
Top Score
273.8
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

18per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,790

2024 Survey

Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident5071
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident3549
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident1617
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident22
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident1027
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident573
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident2054
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident1522
2023Rifle (Either S2)resident1211
2023Rifle (Either S2)nonresident1111
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident120232
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident194304

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202350219238.0%
2023Rifle43818843.0%
2023Archery21210.0%
2023Muzzleloader4324.0%