Colorado — Mule Deer
CO Mule Deer Unit 521
Total Acres
324,936
Public Land
77%
Wilderness
13%
Elevation
5,378–12,996 ft
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
113
Avg Score
200.9
Top Score
289.1
Recent (5yr)
5
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
32per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
9,490
2024 Survey
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 82 | 40 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 58 | 21 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 443 | 149 | 34.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 340 | 124 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 63 | 11 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 41 | 15 | 36.0% |