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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 49

Total Acres
344,455
Public Land
75%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
7,812–14,244 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-049-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-049-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-049-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-049-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-049-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-049-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-049-P-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-049-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-049-P-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
15
Avg Score
196.8
Top Score
254
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident582198
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident8733
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident6014
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident21
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident777
2023Rifle (Female S3)nonresident10
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident747
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident26291
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident4820
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident1,626486
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident26094
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident1,193335
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident20981
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident840
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident1307
2023Rifle (Female S2)nonresident20

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202372735549.0%
2023Rifle58032256.0%
2023Archery861214.0%
2023Muzzleloader612033.0%