CO Mule Deer Unit 61
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CO 61 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 61 spans 589,824 acres across 4,562–10,009 ft elevation, with 88% public land—a substantial backcountry opportunity for DIY hunters. The broad elevation range supports diverse mule deer habitat from lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper country to high alpine terrain. Extensive public access combined with significant elevation variation makes the unit well-suited to self-reliant foot hunters willing to cover country and glass from distance. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio, reflecting solid herd composition and fair selective hunting opportunity. The ratio suggests a reasonably balanced population with..
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Archery, Male S1
DM061O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM061O1MRifle, Male S2
DM061O2RRifle, Male S3
DM061O3R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 240 | 137 | 57.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 172 | 121 | 70.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 49 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 19 | 7 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | 239 | 141 | 59.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 177 | 112 | 64.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 42 | 25 | 59.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 20 | 4 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 228 | 120 | 53.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 167 | 105 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 41 | 12 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 20 | 3 | 13.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-061-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-061-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-061-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-061-P-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-061-O-1-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-061-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-061-O-4-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
38per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
12,850
2024 Survey
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