CO Mule Deer Unit 27
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 | Rifle — DM-027-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-027-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-027-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-018-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-027-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-027-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
31per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
8,560
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 27 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 27 spans 6,973–10,757 ft across 126,154 acres with 58% public land—high elevation alpine and subalpine habitat typical of Colorado's northern mountains. Road access exists but separates concentrated hunters from backcountry; mid-elevation timber and ridge systems offer escape from pressure. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 31:100 buck:doe ratio, which is **above average** and indicates a reasonably healthy age structure...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 86 | 55 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 40 | 57 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 68 | 125 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 46 | 65 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 64 | 29 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 12 | 7 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 636 | 382 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 96 | 66 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 119 | 220 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 35 | 40 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | resident | 58 | 23 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | nonresident | 20 | 9 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 238 | 304 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 65 | 78 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 555 | 82 | 15.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 432 | 51 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 56 | 25 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 68 | 6 | 9.0% |