Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 65

Name: Colorado Unit 65 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

429,779

Public Land

55%

Wilderness

16%

Elevation

5,805–14,040 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-064-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-064-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-065-E-1-R	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-064-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-064-O-1-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

205.8

Top Score

278.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,650

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 65 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** High-elevation alpine terrain (5,805–14,040 ft) with mixed public access (55%). The 16% wilderness adds challenge; late-season rifle hunts are prone to heavy snow in the high country — forum reports cite 30 inches during second rifle, requiring spike-camp preparation and strong winter logistics. **Herd Quality** Buck:doe ratio of 29:100 indicates **above-average herd composition** — solid age structure and moderate hunting pressure. Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
36 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Either S6)	resident	7	26
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	205	182
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	160	109
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	160	112
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	113	64
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	81	10
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	17	5
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	22	19
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	41	38
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	31	25
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	44	38
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	67	20
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	34	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	71	43
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	35	25
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	97	91
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	50	47

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		690	308	45.0%
2023	Rifle	541	273	50.0%
2023	Archery	93	16	17.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	56	20	35.0%