CO Mule Deer Unit 97
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — DE093O2X- | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — DE-093-O-1-A | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 23, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DM-093-O-2-M | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — DE093O2X- | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DE093O2X- | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-097-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-097-L-1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — DF-097-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — DM-097-O-1-R | Oct 24, 2026 — Nov 3, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
Herd Data
Buck : Doe
35per 100
2024 Survey
Population Est.
3,470
2024 Survey
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 97 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 97 spans 3,964–4,755 ft with only 14% public land—a significant constraint. Expect mixed pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine habitat with limited access to public ground; private land dominates the unit. Scouting and access negotiation are critical. **Herd Quality** The 2024 wildlife survey shows a **35:100 buck:doe ratio—above average** for mule deer, indicating a reasonably balanced, well-managed herd with decent buck recruitment. Population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 3 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 10 | 20 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 32 | 14 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 7 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 36 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 57 | 56 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S2) | resident | 21 | 22 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Male S2) | nonresident | 3 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 92 | 41 | 45.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 80 | 38 | 47.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader | 6 | 4 | 70.0% |