Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 39

Name: Colorado Unit 39 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

236,179

Public Land

72%

Wilderness

16%

Elevation

7,049–14,236 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-039-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-039-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-039-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-039-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-039-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-039-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-039-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-039-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-039-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-039-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

206.5

Top Score

243.5

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,750

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 39 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** High-elevation alpine unit (7,049–14,236 ft) with 72% public land access and 16% wilderness. Expect steep, mixed-terrain hunting with scattered aspen and pine—terrain is challenging but huntable. The substantial public acreage and moderate wilderness percentage mean good unguided access is viable for fit hunters willing to work the high country. **Herd Quality:** The 2024 buck:doe ratio of 28:100 indicates an **above-average** deer herd with...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	259	237
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	24	23
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	30	22
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	54	24
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	26	26
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	18	30
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	90	121
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	60	115
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	8	22
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	190	156
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	16	14
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	127	139
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	32	32
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	105	89
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	9	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	16	21
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	15	16
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	103	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	79	4

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		636	168	26.0%
2023	Rifle	371	103	28.0%
2023	Archery	168	33	20.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	98	32	33.0%