CO Mule Deer Unit 9
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE-007-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-007-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-009-L-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-009-O-2-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-009-L-1-R | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 13, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-009-O-3-R | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-009-P-5-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 85 | 82 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | nonresident | 45 | 80 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 841 | 840 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 58 | 58 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S1) | resident | 241 | 424 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 159 | 87 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | nonresident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | resident | 260 | 117 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S2) | nonresident | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | resident | 152 | 93 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S3) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | resident | 23 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S5) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 239 | 100 | 42.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 168 | 95 | 56.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 33 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 38 | 5 | 14.0% |