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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 83

Total Acres
801,273
Public Land
25%
Elevation
7,388–14,213 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DM-083-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DM-083-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-083-O-4-RNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-083-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-083-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
219
Top Score
248.4
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

29per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,560

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 83 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 83 spans high alpine to mid-elevation terrain (7,388–14,213 ft) across 801,000+ acres, but only 25% is public land—a significant access constraint. Hunts are available across four rifle seasons (S2–S4) plus archery and muzzleloader in early September, offering flexibility for different tactics. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows an above-average buck:doe ratio of 29:100, indicating decent population balance and recruitment. Trophy...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Male S1)resident489
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident154
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident356
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident202
2023Rifle (Male S2)resident15218
2023Rifle (Male S2)nonresident326
2023Rifle (Male S3)resident18221
2023Rifle (Male S3)nonresident203
2023Rifle (Male S4)resident10313
2023Rifle (Male S4)nonresident80

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023927177.0%
2023Rifle735981.0%
2023Archery13752.0%
2023Muzzleloader7683.0%