Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 31

Name: Colorado Unit 31 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

449,002

Public Land

63%

Elevation

4,713–9,049 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-031-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-031-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-031-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-031-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-031-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-031-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-031-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

171

Avg Score

206.5

Top Score

300

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

4,440

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 31 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 31 spans 449,000 acres across 4,700–9,000 ft elevation with 63% public land—a mix of high-elevation foothill and alpine country suitable for archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunting. Access is generally good for DIY hunters with adequate public acreage. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **24:100 buck:doe ratio — average** herd composition. This indicates a moderately healthy deer population with balanced sex structure, typical of...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	86	64
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	63	37
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	52	49
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	43	27
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	176	97
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	152	55
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	93	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	45	4
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	9	22
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	12	26
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	16	21
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	15	16
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	158	72
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	80	40

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		495	260	52.0%
2023	Rifle	374	217	58.0%
2023	Archery	69	23	34.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	53	19	37.0%