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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 7

Total Acres
155,767
Public Land
88%
Wilderness
47%
Elevation
7,696–12,954 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-007-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-007-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DF-007-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-007-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-007-O-3-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-007-O-2-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-006-E-1-RSep 5, 2026Sep 13, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-007-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-007-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
196.9
Top Score
297.6
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

34per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,320

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 7 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 7 spans high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (7,700–13,000 ft) with 88% public land and 47% designated wilderness. Access is mixed — lower elevations and ridge systems are hikeable, but 47% wilderness coverage means portions require backcountry navigation. No guide requirement exists for nonresidents in Colorado wilderness, but expect rugged conditions and multi-hour approaches in the high country. **Herd Quality & Population** The 2024...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident132195
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident46
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident223113
2023Rifle (Female S2)nonresident53
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident106110
2023Rifle (Female S3)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident216212
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident3130
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident85107
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident511
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident459276
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident5529
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident6113
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident287
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident241424
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident4580
2023Archery (Either S1)resident841840
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident5858

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231,07016015.0%
2023Rifle5008617.0%
2023Archery304269.0%
2023Muzzleloader2664818.0%