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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 68

Total Acres
385,966
Public Land
90%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
7,583–13,822 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-068-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-068-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-068-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-068-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-068-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
12
Avg Score
205.8
Top Score
245.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
20 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident11479
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident3024
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident381110
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident11761
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident11811
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident272
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident550165
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident18886
2023Archery (Male S1)resident11258
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident4331

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202345920845.0%
2023Rifle35118051.0%
2023Archery5336.0%
2023Muzzleloader562444.0%