CO Mule Deer Unit 301
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-003-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE-003-P-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
22per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
21,330
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 301 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 301 spans moderate elevation (5,988–7,522 ft) with limited public land access at just 16%. Hunters must plan carefully for access; private land permission or reliance on public parcels will be essential. Expect mixed terrain with both open and timbered country typical of northwest Colorado. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a buck:doe ratio of 22:100—an **average** herd composition. This indicates moderate buck availability but...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | resident | 224 | 89 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S2) | nonresident | 331 | 137 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S3) | resident | 104 | 80 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S3) | nonresident | 308 | 239 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 11 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 31 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 23 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | resident | 36 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S4) | nonresident | 36 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 494 | 186 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 333 | 99 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 529 | 236 | 45.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 506 | 229 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 16 | 5 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 2 | 35.0% |