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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 87

Total Acres
714,794
Public Land
24%
Elevation
4,819–6,385 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DF087O2X-Sep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — DE-087-O-1-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Archery — DE087O2X-Oct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DF-087-O-2-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DF087O2X-Sep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — DM-087-O-2-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DE087O2X-Oct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — DF-087-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-087-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026female
2026Rifle — DE087O2X-Oct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026either
2026Rifle — DM-087-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF087O2X-Oct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-087-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
203.4
Top Score
232.5
Recent (5yr)
1

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,820

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 87 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** Unit 87 spans 4,800–6,400 ft elevation across roughly 715,000 acres with only 24% public land access. This mixed elevation zone supports transition habitat from foothill to montane terrain. Limited public access and significant private land will constrain scouting and hunting mobility. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a 36:100 buck:doe ratio—**above average** herd composition indicating good adult male retention and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident7060
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident923
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident1624
2023Rifle (Female S1)nonresident11
2023Muzzleloader (Female S2)resident46
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident3054
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident34
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident4448
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident11
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)resident1727

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202358110017.0%
2023Rifle5459718.0%
2023Archery14425.0%
2023Muzzleloader2200.0%