Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 29

Name: Colorado Unit 29 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

282,389

Public Land

56%

Wilderness

Elevation

4,951–13,489 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-029-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-029-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-029-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-029-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-029-P-5-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-029-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-029-O-3-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-029-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-029-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-029-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-029-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

198.4

Top Score

252

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

44per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,260

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 29 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** Unit 29 spans high elevation (4,951–13,489 ft) with 56% public land. This is mixed alpine and subalpine terrain — rugged, high-country hunting with moderate access. The elevation range supports quality deer habitat but demands good fitness and familiarity with high-altitude hunting conditions. **Herd Quality:** The 2024 wildlife survey shows an **exceptional** buck:doe ratio of 44:100, indicating very strong herd composition with abundant...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	57	110
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	10	16
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	28	38
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	21	40
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	6	22
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	13	24
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	10	23
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	27	77
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	4	6
2023	Rifle (Male S5)	resident	17	35
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	13	65
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	1	4
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	54	82
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	5	11

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		918	249	27.0%
2023	Rifle	706	202	29.0%
2023	Archery	126	27	21.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	86	20	24.0%