CO Mule Deer Unit 68
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-068-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-068-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-068-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
25per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
5,200
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 68 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (7,600–13,800 ft) with extensive public land access (90%). Forum reports suggest decent hunting pressure, particularly in the northeast sector near Trickle Mountain and Tracy Canyon areas. Third-season hunts (late November) offer rut-phase hunting but face cold, high-elevation conditions. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey indicates an **average** buck:doe ratio (25:100), suggesting the herd is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 114 | 79 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 30 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 381 | 110 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 117 | 61 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 118 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 27 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 550 | 165 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 188 | 86 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 112 | 58 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 43 | 31 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 459 | 208 | 45.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 351 | 180 | 51.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 53 | 3 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 56 | 24 | 44.0% |