Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 52

Name: Colorado Unit 52 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

169,245

Public Land

48%

Elevation

4,974–11,333 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-052-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-052-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-052-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-052-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-052-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-052-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-052-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-052-P-6-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 25, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DM-052-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

201.3

Top Score

274.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

32per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

9,490

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 52 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 52 spans 4,974–11,333 ft elevation across 169,245 acres with 48% public land access. This mix supports both high-country alpine and mid-elevation timber hunting, offering diverse terrain options for archery and rifle seasons. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 32:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating an **above-average herd composition**. Trophy record data from Delta County (100% unit overlap) shows consistent production of...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
36 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S6)	resident	40	67
2023	Rifle (Either S6)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	59	124
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	4	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	82	40
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	58	21
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	169	93
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	97	53
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	55	18
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	19	9
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	47	103
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	14	26
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	42	67
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	19	34
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	340	209
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	190	124
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	161	64
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	97	35

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		922	520	56.0%
2023	Rifle	866	505	58.0%
2023	Archery	42	8	19.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	14	7	48.0%