Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 43

Name: Colorado Unit 43 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

336,309

Public Land

79%

Wilderness

27%

Elevation

5,650–14,042 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-043-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-043-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-043-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-043-K-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-043-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-043-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-043-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-043-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-043-K-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-043-K-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-043-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-043-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DM-043-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-043-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

168

Avg Score

202.7

Top Score

289.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

26per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,070

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 43 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 43 spans high-elevation terrain (5,650–14,042 ft) across a mix of alpine and subalpine habitat with 79% public land access. The 27% wilderness component makes this a moderate-commitment hunt — expect significant foot traffic and multi-day backpacking for prime areas, though day-hunting opportunities exist on lower-elevation public land. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 26:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating an **average** herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
43 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	168	117
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	77	51
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	23	16
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	2	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	17	10
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	38	7
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	0
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	14	9
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	38	45
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	99	106
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	177	70
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	189	37
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	48	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	35	5
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	11	12
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	5	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	219	187
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	203	105
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	77	20
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	51	10

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		693	276	40.0%
2023	Rifle	449	187	42.0%
2023	Archery	112	41	37.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	131	47	36.0%