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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 88

Total Acres
439,219
Public Land
21%
Elevation
4,416–5,565 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE087O2X-Oct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Archery — DE-087-O-1-AOct 1, 2026Oct 23, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-087-O-2-MOct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — DE087O2X-Oct 10, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — DE087O2X-Oct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026either
2026Rifle — DF-088-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-088-L-1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 14, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-088-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026female
2026Rifle — DM-088-O-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 3, 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 88 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 88 spans 4,400–5,600 ft elevation across 439,000+ acres with only 21% public land. This is a low-public-land unit requiring significant access negotiation or private-land connections. Elevation places it in mid-range foothill and aspen country suitable for both archery and rifle hunting. **Herd Quality** Survey data shows an above-average buck:doe ratio (36:100), indicating reasonable herd composition and moderate harvest pressure. Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident7060
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident718
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident1826
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident3742
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident44
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident4540
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident41
2023Muzzleloader (Male S2)resident1727

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231725130.0%
2023Rifle1464732.0%
2023Archery400.0%
2023Muzzleloader22420.0%