CO Mule Deer Unit 17

CO 17 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 17 spans 8,053–12,300 feet across 180,269 acres in northwest Colorado's high country. Nearly two-thirds of the unit sits on public land, offering solid backcountry access across mid to high elevation terrain. Hunters will find mixed conifer and alpine habitat typical of Colorado's western slope, with elevation variation that supports diverse deer habitat from timber to open ridges. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document a 36:100 buck:doe ratio — above average for mule deer, indicating a well-balanced herd with good representation of mature bucks. This ratio suggests moderate harvest..