Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 44

Name: Colorado Unit 44 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

241,206

Public Land

81%

Wilderness

Elevation

6,123–12,703 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-044-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-044-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-044-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-044-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-044-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-044-O-2-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DE-044-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DE-044-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-044-O-3-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-044-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-044-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

124

Avg Score

205.2

Top Score

303.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

37per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,170

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 44 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 44 spans 6,123–12,703 ft with 81% public land access. Terrain is primarily mid- to high-elevation mixed forest without extensive high-country basins or significant sagebrush canyons. Hunting requires glassing lower and mid-elevation slopes during the rut rather than pursuing deer in alpine zones. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **37:100 buck:doe ratio — above average** herd composition indicating good breeding structure and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	97	32
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	56	18
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	2	8
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	8	5
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	nonresident	7	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	5	14
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	28	23
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	18	11
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	62	27
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	35	14
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	190	34
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	156	18
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	206	13
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	384	3
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	319	13
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	258	3
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	77	10
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	42	5

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		262	136	52.0%
2023	Rifle	153	96	63.0%
2023	Archery	53	21	39.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	55	18	33.0%