CO Mule Deer Unit 851
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DM-851-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery — DM-085-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-851-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-085-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-851-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-085-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-851-O-1-R | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
36per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
7,910
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 851 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 851 spans 280k acres across high alpine terrain (6,000–14,000 ft) with only 19% public land—a significant access constraint. High elevation and limited public acreage make scouting and access challenging; private land will be essential for competitive hunting. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 36:100 buck:doe ratio, which is **above average** for mule deer. This indicates a balanced herd with reasonable recruitment and mature...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 65 | 25 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 47 | 11 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 22 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 16 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 20 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 35 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | nonresident | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 157 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S2) | resident | 78 | 1 |
| 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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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 156 | 79 | 51.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 123 | 65 | 53.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 28 | 11 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |