Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 551

Name: Colorado Unit 551 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

349,396

Public Land

92%

Elevation

7,824–13,206 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-551-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Archery — DF-551-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-551-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-551-O-1-M	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-551-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-551-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-551-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-551-P-5-R	Aug 31, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-551-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-551-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-551-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

201.4

Top Score

289.1

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

37per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

16,360

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 551 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** Unit 551 spans high alpine terrain from 7,824 to 13,206 feet across 349,000+ acres with 92% public land access—excellent for DIY hunting. Early archery and muzzleloader seasons run September, offering prime rut conditions; later rifle seasons extend through October. Elevation provides diverse habitat across the unit's range. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows an above-average buck:doe ratio of 37:100, indicating good age...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
37 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Female S1)	resident	22	9
2023	Archery (Female S1)	nonresident	1	0
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	21	10
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	70	81
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	3	4
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	25	35
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	2
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	3	13
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	54	32
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	38	17
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	49	33
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	17	17
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	204	91
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	126	49
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	126	25
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	40	14
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	35	12
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	19	3

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		469	275	59.0%
2023	Rifle	352	219	62.0%
2023	Archery	59	19	33.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	59	37	63.0%