Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 36

Name: Colorado Unit 36 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

176,161

Public Land

84%

Wilderness

30%

Elevation

6,733–13,412 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-035-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-035-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-036-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-035-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-035-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

124

Avg Score

205.2

Top Score

303.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

24per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,920

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 36 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 36 spans 6,733–13,412 ft with 84% public land and 30% wilderness, offering high-elevation alpine and subalpine hunting with substantial roadless terrain. The mix of accessible lower slopes and remote peaks provides both day-hunt and backpack opportunities for physically capable hunters. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey indicates a **24:100 buck:doe ratio — average herd composition**, suggesting balanced sex structure with moderate...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	232	137
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	63	39
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	12	11
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	6	4
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	9	9
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	45	41
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	142	105
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	3	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	59	59
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	104	161
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	42	48
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	496	474
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	337	256
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	426	321
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	310	170
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	64	13
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	19	3
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	36	7
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	10	3
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	36	36
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	59	20

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		787	279	35.0%
2023	Rifle	657	243	37.0%
2023	Archery	49	24	50.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	82	12	14.0%