Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 444

Name: Colorado Unit 444 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

237,245

Public Land

69%

Wilderness

Elevation

5,718–13,112 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-444-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-444-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-444-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-444-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-444-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DE-444-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DE-444-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-444-O-3-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-444-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-444-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

215

Avg Score

205.1

Top Score

303.8

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

25per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,170

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 444 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 444 spans 5,718–13,112 ft across 237,245 acres with 69% public land—a mix of high-elevation alpine and montane forest. Vehicle and ATV access is limited to established roads; most backcountry hunting requires foot traffic. Forum posts reference areas around Crooked Creek Lake and Reudi, with deer concentrated early in seasons before snow pushes them to lower elevations. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **25:100 buck:doe ratio —...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	57	57
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	57	52
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	resident	9	25
2023	Rifle (Either S2)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Either S3)	resident	7	25
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	2	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	40	27
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	6	5
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	18	27
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	3	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	22	32
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	16	24
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	133	135
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	82	82
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	72	50
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	73	28
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	26	15
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	19	8
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		679	288	42.0%
2023	Rifle	502	213	42.0%
2023	Archery	113	53	47.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	64	22	35.0%