Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 72

Name: Colorado Unit 72 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

625,213

Public Land

69%

Elevation

4,599–9,961 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-072-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-072-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-072-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-072-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-072-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-072-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-072-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-072-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-072-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-072-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-072-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

198.6

Top Score

306.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

33per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

9,400

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 72 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 72 spans 4,600–10,000 ft elevation across 625,000 acres with 69% public land, offering diverse hunting from lower piñon-juniper through ponderosa and aspen to high alpine. Mid-elevation terrain provides good access and variety for different seasons. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **33:100 buck:doe ratio — above average** herd composition, suggesting reasonable numbers of mature bucks despite moderate hunting pressure....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	11	23
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	3	23
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	6	12
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	202	180
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	154	116
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	102	35
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	45	17
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	84	72
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	24	18
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	54	50
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	27	20
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	80	50
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	241	179
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	106	65
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	78	58
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	48	33
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	100	75
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	41	25

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		884	531	60.0%
2023	Rifle	784	482	62.0%
2023	Archery	51	16	32.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	49	32	66.0%