Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 62

Name: Colorado Unit 62 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

880,844

Public Land

72%

Elevation

4,634–10,328 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-062-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-062-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-062-P-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-062-O-4-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-062-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-062-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-062-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-062-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-062-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-062-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DE-062-P-6-R	Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 25, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DM-062-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

139

Avg Score

206.9

Top Score

300

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

38per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,850

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 62 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 62 spans 880,844 acres across 4,600–10,300 ft elevation with 72% public land, offering mixed alpine and mid-elevation terrain suitable for both archery and rifle hunting. The zone straddles Montrose and Mesa counties and provides solid DIY access for resident and nonresident hunters. ## Herd Quality Recent wildlife survey data shows a **38:100 buck:doe ratio (above average)**, indicating a well-managed deer herd with solid recruitment. This is...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Either S6)	resident	27	54
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	20	8
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	17	6
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	192	99
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	129	56
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	95	91
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	33	32
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	490	193
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	283	113
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	452	176
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	319	99
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	33	61
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	32	33
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	59	73
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	31	32

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,403	644	46.0%
2023	Rifle	1,095	572	52.0%
2023	Archery	163	34	21.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	145	38	26.0%