CO Mule Deer Unit 46
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CO 46 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 46 spans rugged high-elevation terrain from 7,731 to 14,234 feet across 136,443 acres. Public land comprises 78% of the unit, offering strong access for DIY hunters. The 26% wilderness component creates pockets of remote, untracked country that rewards aggressive glassing and foot traffic. The elevation spread supports both lower timbered zones and high alpine basins — key during temperature swings across the season. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an average buck:doe ratio of 28:100 — an above-average indicator reflecting solid doe numbers and a reasonable proportion of..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Either S1
DE039O1AMuzzleloader, Female S1
DF039O1MMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM039O1MRifle, Female S2
DF039O2RRifle, Female S3
DF039O3RRifle, Female S4
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Rifle, Female S5
DF039P5RRifle, Male S2
DM039O2RRifle, Male S2
DM031P2RRifle, Male S3
DM039O3RRifle, Male S4
DM039O4RRifle, Male S4
DM030O4R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 376 | 147 | 39.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 235 | 100 | 43.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 74 | 25 | 34.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 67 | 22 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | 411 | 119 | 29.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 258 | 70 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 88 | 28 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 64 | 21 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | 400 | 164 | 41.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 261 | 120 | 46.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 73 | 27 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 66 | 17 | 25.0% |
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 | Rifle — DF-039-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-039-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
28per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,750
2024 Survey
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