Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 33

Name: Colorado Unit 33 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

266,312

Public Land

76%

Elevation

5,300–11,456 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-033-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-033-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-033-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-033-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-033-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-033-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-033-P-6-R	Aug 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-033-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 31, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-033-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-033-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

205

Top Score

257.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

21per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,610

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 33 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 33 spans 5,300–11,456 ft with 76% public land, offering a mix of lower-elevation sage and high-country alpine habitat. Extensive public access and varied elevation provide multiple hunting approaches, though recent forum commentary suggests habitat quality has declined due to recreation pressure and development. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **below-average** buck:doe ratio of 21:100, indicating moderate harvest pressure or...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	156	102
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	37	29
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	18	6
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	3	8
2023	Rifle (Female S6)	resident	2	8
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	66	97
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	38	44
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	157	234
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	99	179
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	48	16
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	12	5
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	2	8
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	3	13
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	107	139
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	232	262

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,152	361	31.0%
2023	Rifle	908	323	36.0%
2023	Archery	124	9	7.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	120	29	24.0%