CO Mule Deer Unit 501
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-501-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-501-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-501-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-501-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
26per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,160
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 501 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 501 spans high alpine to mid-elevation terrain (6,088–12,424 ft) with 94% public land and 36% wilderness. Forum feedback emphasizes dark timber as the primary hunting zone; alpine areas hold bulls but are secondary. The substantial wilderness coverage requires serious backcountry navigation and physical fitness. Good public land access makes this viable for DIY hunters without guide requirements. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 307 | 150 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 14 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 31 | 19 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 144 | 45 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 66 | 42 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 135 | 57 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 27 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 91 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 10 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 522 | 239 | 46.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 346 | 212 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 116 | 14 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 60 | 12 | 20.0% |