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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 70

Total Acres
965,795
Public Land
75%
Wilderness
3%
Elevation
4,838–13,986 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-070-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-070-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-070-P-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-070-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-070-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-070-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-070-O-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-070-P-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-070-P-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-070-P-2-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-070-P-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
72
Avg Score
204.7
Top Score
278.9
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

22,570

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 70 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions:** Unit 70 spans 4,838–13,986 ft elevation across nearly 1M acres with 74.5% public land access. This high-country unit offers diverse terrain from lower sagebrush to alpine basins, providing solid opportunity for hunters willing to gain elevation and glass extensively. **Herd Quality:** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 33:100 buck:doe ratio — **above average** herd composition. Forum posts suggest the unit receives consistent hunting pressure;...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S2)resident910
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident147
2023Rifle (Female S3)nonresident10
2023Archery (Male S1)resident6564
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident9235
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident4738
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident4421
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident275159
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident44491
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident434148
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident51093
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident15332
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident11416
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident2119
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident9080
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident2422
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident7776

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231,11878770.0%
2023Rifle95374278.0%
2023Archery1032019.0%
2023Muzzleloader622540.0%