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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 50

Total Acres
320,140
Public Land
46%
Elevation
7,906–11,513 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-050-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-050-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-050-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-050-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
14
Avg Score
197.2
Top Score
254
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident307150
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident145
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident7917
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident664158
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident13557
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident2719
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident449109
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident12648

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20232777327.0%
2023Rifle1716538.0%
2023Archery8167.0%
2023Muzzleloader2529.0%