Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 79

Name: Colorado Unit 79 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

272,698

Public Land

76%

Elevation

7,632–12,959 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-079-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-079-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-079-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-079-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-079-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-079-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

204.1

Top Score

245.4

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

31per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

2,830

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 79 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions Unit 79 spans 7,600–13,000 ft across the San Juan alpine zone with 76% public land. This high-elevation terrain offers expansive glassing country and good access via established roads and trails, though hunters should expect challenging logistics and afternoon thunderstorms typical of Colorado's alpine. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **31:100 buck:doe ratio**, which is **above average** — indicating a well-managed herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	19	33
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	21	16
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	5	4
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	279	49
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	142	28
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	100	7
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	25	1
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	20	7
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	9	1
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	195	46
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	108	28

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		276	192	69.0%
2023	Rifle	247	181	73.0%
2023	Archery	8	0	0.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	22	11	49.0%