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ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 9

Total Acres
247,454
Public Land
31%
Elevation
4,917–7,920 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — DE-007-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — DM-007-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — DM-009-L-1-ROct 24, 2026Nov 30, 2026male
2026Rifle — DF-009-O-2-ROct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-009-L-1-RNov 28, 2026Dec 13, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-009-O-3-RNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026female
2026Rifle — DF-009-P-5-RSep 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
196.9
Top Score
297.6
Recent (5yr)
0

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

34per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

12,320

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 9 — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** Unit 9 spans 4,917–7,920 ft elevation across 247,454 acres with only 31% public land, making private land access valuable for consistent hunting. Mixed terrain ranges from lower foothills to high-elevation habitat. Limited public acreage means hunters must scout thoroughly or pursue doe tags on shared-draw hunts covering units 7, 8, 9, and 19. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a buck:doe ratio of 34:100, indicating...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Male S1)resident8582
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident32
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)nonresident4580
2023Archery (Either S1)resident841840
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident5858
2023Muzzleloader (Male S1)resident241424
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident15987
2023Rifle (Female S1)nonresident22
2023Rifle (Female S2)resident260117
2023Rifle (Female S2)nonresident32
2023Rifle (Female S3)resident15293
2023Rifle (Female S3)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Female S5)resident2342
2023Rifle (Female S5)nonresident11

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202323910042.0%
2023Rifle1689556.0%
2023Archery3300.0%
2023Muzzleloader38514.0%