CO Mule Deer Unit 50
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CO 50 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 50 spans 7,900–11,500 ft across high-country terrain, with 46% public land distributed across national forest and BLM holdings. The remaining 54% is private, creating a mixed-access landscape where success hinges on where you can legally hunt. The elevation band supports classic alpine mule deer habitat—expect timber, open parks, and ridge systems typical of Colorado's high country. Access roads and trail networks will vary by season and weather; spring conditions in this elevation zone are often marginal until late May or early June. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show..
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Archery, Either S1
DE050O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM050O1MRifle, Male S2
DM050O2RRifle, Male S3
DM050O3R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 220 | 74 | 34.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 144 | 68 | 47.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 60 | 4 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 17 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 277 | 73 | 27.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 171 | 65 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 81 | 6 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 25 | 2 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 269 | 84 | 31.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 183 | 69 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 58 | 10 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 27 | 5 | 18.0% |
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
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