CO Mule Deer Unit 7
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-007-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-007-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-007-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-007-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-007-O-3-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-007-O-2-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-006-E-1-R | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 13, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-007-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-007-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | resident | 132 | 195 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S1) | nonresident | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 223 | 113 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 106 | 110 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 216 | 212 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 31 | 30 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 85 | 107 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 5 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 459 | 276 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 55 | 29 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 61 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 28 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 241 | 424 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 45 | 80 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 841 | 840 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 58 | 58 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 1,070 | 160 | 15.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 500 | 86 | 17.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 304 | 26 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 266 | 48 | 18.0% |