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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 59

Total Acres
414,037
Public Land
41%
Elevation
4,750–14,106 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-059-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-059-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-059-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-059-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-059-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
40
Avg Score
204
Top Score
274.6
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,930

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 59 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions Unit 59 spans dramatic elevation from low foothills (4,750 ft) to alpine peaks (14,100+ ft) across 414,000 acres with 41% public access. This elevation range offers diverse mule deer habitat from sagebrush and piñon-juniper to high-country timber and alpine tundra. Expect longer stalks and physically demanding hunts in the higher elevations; lower terrain offers more accessible hunting but typically lower deer density. ## Herd Quality...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
19 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident5121
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident20
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident423117
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident4321
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident22251
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident198
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident11341
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident2111
2023Archery (Male S1)resident330139
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident209

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
9 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
20231687042.0%
2023Rifle983434.0%
2023Archery472452.0%
2023Muzzleloader241251.0%