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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 50

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

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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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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Either S1

DE050O1A
NonresidentDrew out at1point in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (70% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM050O1M
NonresidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (33% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (21% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S2

DM050O2R
NonresidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (16% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook13points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 2 pts (11% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S3

DM050O3R
NonresidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (39% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook6points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (91% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20242207434.0%
2024Rifle1446847.0%
2024Archery6046.0%
2024Muzzleloader17315.0%
20232777327.0%
2023Rifle1716538.0%
2023Archery8167.0%
2023Muzzleloader2529.0%
20222698431.0%
2022Rifle1836938.0%
2022Archery581017.0%
2022Muzzleloader27518.0%

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

Record-Book 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

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