Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 511

Name: Colorado Unit 511 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

231,911

Public Land

68%

Elevation

5,952–9,679 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-059-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-059-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-059-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-511-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-511-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-511-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-511-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-511-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-511-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

201

Top Score

271

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,930

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 511 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 511 spans 5,950–9,679 ft with 68% public land, offering high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain suitable for archery and rifle hunting. Multiple season options across fall provide flexibility for different weapon types. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 29:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating an **above-average** herd composition. Recent harvest success rates are strong: S2 rifle (60%), S3 rifle (71%), and S4 rifle (84–89%),...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	97	14
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	47	15
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	0
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	25	31
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	8	33
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	423	117
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	43	21
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	222	51
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	19	8
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	112	20
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	15	6
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	31	57
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	113	41
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	21	11
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	330	139
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	20	9

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		516	290	56.0%
2023	Rifle	364	205	56.0%
2023	Archery	103	48	47.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	50	37	74.0%