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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 61

Total Acres
589,824
Public Land
88%
Elevation
4,562–10,009 ft

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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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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Male S1

DM061O1A
NonresidentTook11points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 8 pts (100% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook4points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 3 pts (68% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Male S1

DM061O1M
NonresidentDrew out at15points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook6points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 5 pts (25% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S2

DM061O2R
NonresidentTook12points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 10 pts (67% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook5points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 4 pts (11% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Male S3

DM061O3R
NonresidentTook18points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 16 pts (31% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook6points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 5 pts (52% of applicants at that level)

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202424013757.0%
2024Rifle17212170.0%
2024Archery49918.0%
2024Muzzleloader19737.0%
202323914159.0%
2023Rifle17711264.0%
2023Archery422559.0%
2023Muzzleloader20420.0%
202222812053.0%
2022Rifle16710563.0%
2022Archery411230.0%
2022Muzzleloader20313.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-061-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-061-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-061-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-061-P-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-061-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-061-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-061-O-4-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
139
Avg Score
206.9
Top Score
300
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

38per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,850

2024 Survey

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