CO Mule Deer Unit 133

CO 133 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 133 spans 368,593 acres across moderate elevation (4,774–6,560 ft), blending foothill and lower-montane terrain. Public land comprises only 17% of the unit—a significant access constraint. Hunters will rely heavily on a mix of public parcels and private-land permission or lease arrangements. Elevation variation supports diverse habitat from pinyon-juniper and sagebrush at lower elevations to ponderosa pine and mixed conifer at higher zones. Expect a mix of open country and timber. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio (31:100), reflecting a healthier age structure than many..