CO Mule Deer Unit 101

CO 101 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 101 spans 438,000+ acres across low-to-mid elevation (3,500–4,600 ft), predominantly private land. Public access is severely limited at 8.3%, making this a challenging unit for walk-on hunters. Success here depends heavily on scouting private land, building relationships with landowners, or considering a guided hunt on ranches within the unit. Terrain transitions from lower valleys to moderate foothills—typical mule deer country but with restricted entry points. Herd Quality The unit shows an above-average buck:doe ratio at 35:100, indicating a reasonably balanced herd with decent opportunities for mature bucks despite..