Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 85

Name: Colorado Unit 85 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

751,836

Public Land

18%

Wilderness

Elevation

5,988–13,560 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DM-085-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	male
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-085-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-085-O-4-R	Nov 18, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-085-O-3-R	Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-085-O-2-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-085-P-5-R	Sep 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

193.5

Top Score

230.2

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

7,910

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 85 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 85 spans high alpine to mid-elevation terrain (5,988–13,560 ft) across nearly 752,000 acres. Only 18% public land, so expect significant private property constraints and limited access compared to adjacent areas. Hunting concentrated in fall rifle seasons (late October through late November) when deer funnel through accessible corridors. ## Herd Quality The 2024 wildlife survey shows an **above-average buck:doe ratio of 36:100** — a positive...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Female S5)	resident	113	84
2023	Rifle (Female S5)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	resident	65	25
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S1)	nonresident	47	11
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	resident	306	165
2023	Rifle (Male S3)	nonresident	79	41
2023	Archery (Male S1)	resident	156	64
2023	Archery (Male S1)	nonresident	117	35
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	resident	414	233
2023	Rifle (Male S2)	nonresident	126	61

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		833	444	53.0%
2023	Rifle	693	373	54.0%
2023	Archery	95	47	49.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	45	25	55.0%