Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 89

Name: Colorado Unit 89 Mule Deer Hunting Data
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Total Acres

495,065

Public Land

12%

Elevation

3,863–5,093 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DE087O2X-	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — DE-087-O-1-A	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026	—	either
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 — DE087O2X-	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — DF-089-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-089-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-089-O-1-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-089-O-1-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

196.9

Top Score

265.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

1,820

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# Unit CO 89 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 89 spans 3,863–5,093 ft elevation with only 12% public land—a significant access constraint in this mid-elevation, likely mixed-forest unit. Hunters should expect pressure on public parcels and may need to negotiate private-land access or focus on less-hunted public pockets. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a buck:doe ratio of 36:100—above average for Colorado mule deer, indicating a reasonably balanced herd with fair...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	70	60
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	14	26
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	6	17
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	65	46
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	46	36
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	7	3
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S2)	resident	17	27

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		215	49	23.0%
2023	Rifle	188	46	25.0%
2023	Archery	14	0	0.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	13	2	16.0%