Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 6

Name: Colorado Unit 6 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

226,588

Public Land

68%

Wilderness

Elevation

7,738–12,937 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-006-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-006-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-006-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-006-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-006-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-006-E-1-R	Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-006-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-006-E-1-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-006-E-2-R	Sep 29, 2026 — Oct 7, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-006-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-006-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

197.4

Top Score

223.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

5,410

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 6 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 6 spans high alpine terrain (7,738–12,937 ft) across 226,588 acres with 68% public land. The elevation range supports diverse mule deer habitat from aspen and conifer forests to alpine basins. Good public access supports DIY hunting, though high elevation demands fitness and preparation for variable late-season weather. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **36:100 buck:doe ratio — above average/strong herd composition**. This...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
41 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	86	32
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	26	8
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	120	26
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	65	14
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	99	17
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	38	9
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	78	17
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	43	4
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	52	2
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	229	112
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	62	40
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	87	20
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	29	9
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	61	13
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	28	7
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	148	58
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	72	32

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		239	97	41.0%
2023	Rifle	148	79	53.0%
2023	Archery	57	3	5.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	34	15	45.0%