CO Mule Deer Unit 49
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-049-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-049-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-049-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-049-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-049-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-049-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-049-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-049-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-049-P-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
24per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
10,900
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 49 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 49 spans 7,800–14,200 ft with 75% public land and 12% wilderness, offering high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain. The moderate wilderness component and abundant public access make this unit accessible for self-guided hunters, though steep elevation and thin air demand good fitness. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **24:100 buck:doe ratio — average**. This indicates a reasonably balanced mule deer population under moderate...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 582 | 198 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 87 | 33 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 60 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 7 | 47 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 262 | 91 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 48 | 20 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 1,626 | 486 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 260 | 94 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 1,193 | 335 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 209 | 81 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 8 | 40 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 130 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 2 | 0 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 727 | 355 | 49.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 580 | 322 | 56.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 86 | 12 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 61 | 20 | 33.0% |