CO Mule Deer Unit 70
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Plains | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Third | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Fourth | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — First | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Second | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 70 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 70 spans 4,838–13,986 ft with 74% public land across nearly 966,000 acres. This is high-elevation, expansive terrain offering diverse hunting conditions across multiple season windows. The extensive public land makes DIY access viable, though the elevation range means weather and snow significantly impact season timing and success rates. ## Herd Quality & Trophy Potential Forum reports indicate decent deer populations but note selective hunting pressure. Hunters report occasional 170-class bucks but shouldn't expect that regularly. **Trophy data trend is concerning:** Montrose and San Miguel counties (overlapping this unit) produced an...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 13 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 9 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Male S1) | resident | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 88 | 77 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 44 | 42 | 95.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 128 | 36 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 92 | 13 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 252 | 228 | 90.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 375 | 81 | 21.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 450 | 230 | 51.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 529 | 84 | 15.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 203 | 46 | 22.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 154 | 16 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | resident | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 18 | 12 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 17 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 88 | 101 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 31 | 45 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 91 | 101 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 5 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Male S1) | resident | 82 | 81 | 98.8% |
| 2024 | archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 98 | 32 | 32.6% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 57 | 50 | 87.7% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 37 | 15 | 40.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 313 | 203 | 64.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 410 | 69 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 465 | 202 | 43.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 507 | 74 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 199 | 37 | 18.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 118 | 13 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 106 | 97 | 91.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 33 | 30 | 90.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 86 | 81 | 94.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S2) | resident | 9 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | resident | 14 | 7 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Male S1) | resident | 65 | 64 | 98.5% |
| 2023 | archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 92 | 35 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 47 | 38 | 80.8% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 44 | 21 | 47.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 275 | 159 | 57.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 444 | 91 | 20.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 434 | 148 | 34.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 510 | 93 | 18.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | resident | 153 | 32 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 114 | 16 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | resident | 21 | 19 | 90.5% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 90 | 80 | 88.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | resident | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 77 | 76 | 98.7% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,249 | 859 | 69.0% | |
| 2024 | rifle | 1,073 | 811 | 76.0% |
| 2024 | archery | 115 | 34 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader | 61 | 15 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | 1,118 | 787 | 70.0% | |
| 2023 | rifle | 953 | 742 | 78.0% |
| 2023 | archery | 103 | 20 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader | 62 | 25 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | 1,113 | 757 | 68.0% | |
| 2022 | rifle | 958 | 708 | 74.0% |
| 2022 | archery | 93 | 16 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | muzzleloader | 63 | 32 | 51.0% |
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