CO Mule Deer Unit 59
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-059-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-059-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-059-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-059-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-059-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 51 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 423 | 117 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 43 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 222 | 51 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 19 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 113 | 41 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 21 | 11 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 330 | 139 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 20 | 9 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 168 | 70 | 42.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 98 | 34 | 34.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 47 | 24 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 24 | 12 | 51.0% |