CO Mule Deer Unit 50
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-050-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-050-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-050-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-050-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
26per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,160
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 50 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 50 spans high alpine terrain (7,900–11,500 ft) with moderate public land access (46%). This is mixed ridge, timber, and meadow country typical of Colorado's central high country. Expect rugged hiking and weather exposure at elevation. ## Herd Quality The 2024 survey shows a **26:100 buck:doe ratio — above average** herd composition. While record-book entries from Park County (100% overlap) peaked pre-2000, recent entries (2010–2015) still reached...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 307 | 150 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 14 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 79 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 664 | 158 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 135 | 57 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 27 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 449 | 109 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 126 | 48 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 277 | 73 | 27.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 171 | 65 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 81 | 6 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 25 | 2 | 9.0% |