CO Mule Deer Unit 71
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CO 71 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 71 spans rugged, high-elevation terrain from 6,949 to 14,120 feet across roughly 333,000 acres in southwestern Colorado. Nearly 9 of every 10 acres are public land — excellent accessibility for self-reliant hunters. Elevation bands here support both lower-country and high-country habitat, offering diverse options for glassing, stalking, and route-finding across the unit. Herd Quality Recent survey data shows a buck:doe ratio of 33:100, indicating above-average herd composition. This ratio reflects a well-balanced population with reasonable recruitment of mature males — a positive indicator for buck availability across the..
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Archery, Male S1
DM071O1AMuzzleloader, Male S1
DM071O1MRifle, Male S2
DM071P2RRifle, Male S2
DM071O2RRifle, Male S3
DM071O3RRifle, Male S3
DM071P3RShow all 7 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Male S4
DM071O4R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 506 | 222 | 44.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 384 | 185 | 48.0% |
| 2024 | Archery | 81 | 25 | 30.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader | 41 | 12 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 382 | 112 | 29.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 273 | 88 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 76 | 16 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 33 | 8 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | 407 | 134 | 33.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 299 | 120 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 76 | 12 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 32 | 3 | 8.0% |
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
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
33per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
22,570
2024 Survey
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