Colorado — Mule Deer
CO Mule Deer Unit 500
Total Acres
103,662
Public Land
72%
Elevation
9,035–13,827 ft
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-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
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
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 307 | 150 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 14 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 135 | 57 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 27 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 664 | 158 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 79 | 17 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 110 | 24 | 21.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 48 | 7 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 46 | 9 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 16 | 8 | 50.0% |