CO Mule Deer Unit 66
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-066-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-066-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-066-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-066-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-066-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-066-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-066-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
37per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
16,360
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 66 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 66 spans 7,158–14,274 ft with 84% public land and 18% wilderness, offering high-elevation mule deer habitat across diverse terrain. The substantial public land base supports DIY hunts, though wilderness restrictions may limit road access in portions of the unit. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 37:100 buck:doe ratio, indicating **above-average herd composition**. This suggests reasonable mature buck availability, though hunter...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 87 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 49 | 40 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 103 | 40 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 81 | 22 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 86 | 36 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 38 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 344 | 101 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 195 | 56 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 219 | 32 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 210 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 200 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 172 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 511 | 337 | 66.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 384 | 285 | 74.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 73 | 25 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 54 | 27 | 49.0% |