Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 77

Name: Colorado Unit 77 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

356,324

Public Land

86%

Wilderness

20%

Elevation

6,496–12,939 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE-077-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-077-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-077-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-077-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-077-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-077-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-077-O-1-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-077-P-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-077-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2027	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-077-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-077-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-077-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-077-P-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-077-P-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

200.3

Top Score

247.6

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

32per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

24,800

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 77 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 77 spans 6,500–12,939 ft across 356,324 acres with 86% public land and 20% designated wilderness. This high-elevation terrain supports both timbered and open country hunting across a large landscape. The substantial public acreage and wilderness offer room to escape crowds on foot, though the elevation means shorter seasons and variable early-fall weather. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **32:100 buck:doe ratio—above average**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
51 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	resident	26	21
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	resident	55	18
2023	Rifle (Female S2)	nonresident	8	6
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	resident	47	20
2023	Rifle (Female S3)	nonresident	5	4
2023	Rifle (Female S4)	resident	9	12
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	25	61
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	2	4
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	364	274
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	563	161
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	204	49
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	220	26
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	18	11
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	54	33
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	12	4
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	22	16
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	27	14
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	38	26
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	231	191
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	263	106
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	601	501
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	908	296
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	123	121
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	159	66

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		1,010	400	40.0%
2023	Rifle	759	336	44.0%
2023	Archery	141	23	16.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	110	41	38.0%