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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 301

Total Acres
234,920
Public Land
16%
Elevation
5,988–7,522 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — DM-003-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DE-003-P-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
36
Avg Score
203.6
Top Score
250.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Either S2)resident22489
2023Rifle (Either S2)nonresident331137
2023Rifle (Either S3)resident10480
2023Rifle (Either S3)nonresident308239
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident131
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident111
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident41
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident317
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident233
2023Rifle (Either S4)resident3617
2023Rifle (Either S4)nonresident3615
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident494186
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident33399

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202352923645.0%
2023Rifle50622945.0%
2023Archery16533.0%
2023Muzzleloader7235.0%