Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 80

Name: Colorado Unit 80 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

567,707

Public Land

61%

Elevation

7,509–13,203 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DF-080-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — DM-080-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-080-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-080-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-080-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-080-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-080-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-080-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-080-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

201.1

Top Score

239

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

28per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

6,820

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 80 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 80 spans high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (7,500–13,200 ft) with 61% public land. This unit offers excellent accessibility compared to lower-elevation Colorado mule deer zones, with diverse habitat across timbered ridges and open parks typical of Colorado's central high country. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey indicates an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 28:100**, suggesting healthy recruitment and reasonable buck survival....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	531	144
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	194	73
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	resident	265	26
2023	Rifle (Male S4)	nonresident	84	14
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	265	131
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	261	74
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	740	171
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	205	45
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	181	96
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	101	52

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		604	275	46.0%
2023	Rifle	385	220	57.0%
2023	Archery	111	16	15.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	108	39	36.0%