Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 48

Name: Colorado Unit 48 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

191,931

Public Land

92%

Wilderness

32%

Elevation

8,803–14,422 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-048-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-048-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-048-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-048-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-048-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-048-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

194

Top Score

219.6

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

23per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,230

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 48 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (8,800–14,400 ft) with excellent public access (92% public land) and moderate wilderness (32%). Expect steep, rocky terrain with sparse vegetation at higher elevations. The substantial public acreage and wilderness component require solid fitness and route-finding skills. ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data shows a buck:doe ratio of 23:100—typical for managed mule deer herds. Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
23 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	38	25
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	339	151
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	23	15
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	102	74
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	45	32
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	214	140
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	27	6
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	19	4
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	73	33
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	483	234
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	97	16

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		205	67	33.0%
2023	Rifle	143	66	46.0%
2023	Archery	38	2	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	23	0	0.0%