Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 56

Name: Colorado Unit 56 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

152,171

Public Land

74%

Elevation

6,996–14,247 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-048-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-048-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-056-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-056-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-056-L-1-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-048-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-048-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

194.4

Top Score

219.6

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

23per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,230

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 56 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 56 spans 6,996–14,247 ft with 74% public land, offering high-elevation alpine and subalpine hunting across 152,171 acres. Expect challenging terrain and variable conditions across wide elevation gradients. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **23:100 buck:doe ratio**, which is **average**—indicating moderate herd composition and typical harvest pressure. Population appears stable relative to management objectives. ## Trophy Potential...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	27	6
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	12	10
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	4	9
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	214	140
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	45	32
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	102	74
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	23	15
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	24	17
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	483	234
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	73	33
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	97	16
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	19	4

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		298	111	37.0%
2023	Rifle	207	88	42.0%
2023	Archery	49	16	33.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	41	6	15.0%