Colorado — Mule Deer
CO Mule Deer Unit 78
Total Acres
488,683
Public Land
77%
Wilderness
24%
Elevation
6,159–13,247 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 | Rifle — DM-077-P-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-077-O-1-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
36
Avg Score
196.9
Top Score
247.5
Recent (5yr)
0
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
32per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
24,800
2024 Survey
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 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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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | 855 | 356 | 42.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 626 | 293 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Archery | 119 | 24 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader | 110 | 39 | 36.0% |