ColoradoMule Deer

CO Mule Deer Unit 9

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

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcherySep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026
2026MuzzleloaderSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026
2026Rifle — PlainsOct 24, 2026Nov 3, 2026
2026Rifle — ThirdNov 7, 2026Nov 15, 2026
2026Rifle — FourthNov 18, 2026Nov 22, 2026
2026Rifle — FirstOct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026
2026Rifle — SecondOct 24, 2026Nov 1, 2026

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# CO Unit 9 – Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 9 spans 4,917–7,920 ft with roughly 31% public land, presenting mixed elevation terrain typical of Colorado's Front Range transition zone. Limited public access means strategic scouting and potential private-land partnerships are essential. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy data is limited — Larimer County (98% unit overlap) shows 16 record-book mule deer entries all-time, averaging 196.9. However, the trend is concerning: pre-2000 averaged 205.7 (9 entries); 2010s dropped to 186.4 (4 entries). The most recent county entry was 2018 (194.5). This suggests declining trophy quality over the past two decades,...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (Female S1)resident1929046.9%
2025rifle (Female S1)nonresident3133.3%
2025rifle (Female S2)resident26311644.1%
2025rifle (Female S2)nonresident11100.0%
2025rifle (Female S3)resident1609458.8%
2025rifle (Female S3)nonresident300.0%
2025rifle (Female S5)resident1942100.0%
2025rifle (Male S1)resident66141100.0%
2025rifle (Male S1)nonresident57100.0%
2024rifle (Female S1)resident1879651.3%
2024rifle (Female S2)resident26611844.4%
2024rifle (Female S2)nonresident300.0%
2024rifle (Female S3)resident1489262.2%
2024rifle (Female S3)nonresident6583.3%
2024rifle (Female S5)resident2549100.0%
2024rifle (Female S5)nonresident33100.0%
2024rifle (Male S1)resident63102100.0%
2024rifle (Male S1)nonresident912100.0%
2023rifle (Female S1)resident1598754.7%
2023rifle (Female S1)nonresident22100.0%
2023rifle (Female S2)resident26011745.0%
2023rifle (Female S2)nonresident3266.7%
2023rifle (Female S3)resident1529361.2%
2023rifle (Female S3)nonresident11100.0%
2023rifle (Female S5)resident2342100.0%
2023rifle (Female S5)nonresident11100.0%
2023rifle (Male S1)resident858296.5%
2023rifle (Male S1)nonresident3266.7%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
202427017163.0%
2024rifle20215275.0%
2024archery542036.0%
2024muzzleloader1500.0%
202323910042.0%
2023rifle1689556.0%
2023archery3300.0%
2023muzzleloader38514.0%
20222268638.0%
2022rifle1787944.0%
2022archery3227.0%
2022muzzleloader16529.0%

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