Colorado — Mule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 96

Name: Colorado Unit 96 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

157,974

Public Land

11%

Elevation

3,925–4,566 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — DF096P5X-	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — DF096P6X-	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026	—	female
2026	Archery — DE-096-O-1-A	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — DF096P6X-	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DF-096-O-2-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DF096P5X-	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	female
2026	Muzzleloader — DM-096-O-2-M	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF096P5X-	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-096-O-1-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DM-096-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF096P6X-	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DM-096-P-5-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle — DF-096-O-1-R	Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle — DF-096-L-1-R	Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

211.8

Top Score

274.9

Recent (5yr)

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

39per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

3,530

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 96 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 96 spans mid-elevation terrain (3,925–4,566 ft) with only 11% public land, making this a predominantly private unit. Hunting success depends heavily on access—either through lease/permission or private outfitter partnerships. The limited public acreage constrains DIY opportunities. **Herd Quality** The 2024 buck:doe ratio of 39:100 indicates **above-average** herd composition, suggesting decent age structure and selective harvest pressure. This...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	167	84
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	4	4
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	50	50
2023	Rifle (Female S1)	resident	62	40
2023	Muzzleloader (Female S2)	resident	12	27
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	51	56
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	1	1
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	124	58
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	nonresident	3	1
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S2)	resident	28	26
2023	Muzzleloader (Male S2)	nonresident	2	2
2023	Rifle (Male S5)	resident	54	85
2023	Rifle (Male S5)	nonresident	2	3

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		658	145	22.0%
2023	Rifle	509	125	25.0%
2023	Archery	100	10	10.0%
2023	Muzzleloader	50	9	18.0%