Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 71

Name: Colorado Unit 71 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

332,838

Public Land

88%

Wilderness

Elevation

6,949–14,120 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-071-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-071-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-071-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-071-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-071-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-071-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 13, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-071-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-071-P-2-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-071-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

198.1

Top Score

306.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

22,570

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 71 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Habitat High-elevation unit spanning 6,950–14,100 ft with 88% public land—excellent access across diverse alpine and subalpine terrain. Elevation range supports quality mule deer across multiple habitat zones, from timber to open ridges. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **33:100 buck:doe ratio—above average** herd composition, indicating moderate hunting pressure and a solid population of mature bucks. Trophy record data (spanning...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	85	30
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	79	18
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	356	203
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	399	117
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	149	19
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	65	11
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	25	4
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	31	11
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	26	16
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	7	6
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	468	137
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	304	81
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	123	58
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	152	31

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		382	112	29.0%
2023	Rifle	273	88	32.0%
2023	Archery	76	16	20.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	33	8	25.0%