CO Mule Deer Unit 87
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DF087O2X- | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Archery — DE-087-O-1-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — DE087O2X- | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF-087-O-2-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DF087O2X- | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-087-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DE087O2X- | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-087-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-087-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE087O2X- | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-087-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF087O2X- | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-087-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 70 | 60 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 9 | 23 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 16 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Female S2) | resident | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 30 | 54 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 44 | 48 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S2) | resident | 17 | 27 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 581 | 100 | 17.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 545 | 97 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 14 | 4 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 22 | 0 | 0.0% |