Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 4

Name: Colorado Unit 4 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

299,151

Public Land

48%

Elevation

6,189–10,853 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-003-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-003-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-004-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-004-S-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-004-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-004-O-2-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DE-004-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DE-003-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-004-O-3-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-004-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

202.2

Top Score

273.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

22per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

21,330

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 4 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 4 spans 6,189–10,853 ft elevation across ~300,000 acres with 48% public land. The high-country terrain offers mixed alpine and mid-elevation mule deer habitat; expect steep slopes and scattered timber with sagebrush at lower elevations. Access is moderate—nearly half the unit is public, but elevation and terrain will require solid glassing and hiking fitness. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey indicates a **22:100 buck:doe...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
59 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	224	89
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	331	137
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	104	80
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	308	239
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	32	1
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	55	10
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	26	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	183	6
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	8	0
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	45	6
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	2	0
2023	Archery (Female S5)	resident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	3	9
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	14	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	33	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	5	1
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	346	71
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	336	41
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	221	59
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	211	34
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	66	14
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	37	5
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	resident	35	16
2023	Rifle (Either S4)	nonresident	32	15
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	192	55
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	113	29
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	511	273
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	218	129
2023	Archery (Male S5)	resident	2	3
2023	Archery (Male S5)	nonresident	1	1

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		659	312	47.0%
2023	Rifle	533	299	56.0%
2023	Archery	98	11	11.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	29	2	7.0%