Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 51

Name: Colorado Unit 51 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

321,976

Public Land

56%

Elevation

5,367–9,799 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-051-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-051-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-051-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-051-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-051-P-5-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-051-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-051-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-051-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

201.4

Top Score

306.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,750

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 51 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 51 spans 5,367–9,799 ft elevation with 56% public land, offering a mix of lower-elevation foothills and high alpine country. The broad elevation range provides diverse habitat but requires careful seasonal timing and willingness to gain elevation. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows a buck:doe ratio of 28:100—**above average** for mule deer, indicating a well-managed herd with reasonable age structure. This ratio suggests balanced...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Male S5)	nonresident	5	2
2023	Rifle (Male S5)	resident	150	85
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	227	99
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	10	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	18	27
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	47	97
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	68	36
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	9	5
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	185	67
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	25	16
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	144	75
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	32	13
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	95	34
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	22	11

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		572	331	58.0%
2023	Rifle	414	266	64.0%
2023	Archery	84	31	37.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	74	35	47.0%