CO Mule Deer Unit 83
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-083-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-083-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-4-R | Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-083-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 48 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 15 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 35 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 20 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 152 | 18 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 32 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | resident | 182 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S3) | nonresident | 20 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | resident | 103 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S4) | nonresident | 8 | 0 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 92 | 71 | 77.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 73 | 59 | 81.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 13 | 7 | 52.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 7 | 6 | 83.0% |