CO Mule Deer Unit 19

CO 19 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 19 spans 4,843–12,687 feet across 270,820 acres in the Front Range, with 70% public land and 30% wilderness. The unit offers a mix of lower-elevation foothills and high-country basins—terrain well-suited to hunters comfortable with elevation changes and sustained hiking. The substantial public-land base and moderate wilderness percentage create solid access for self-reliant hunters, though high-country terrain demands fitness and experience with alpine conditions. Herd Quality Buck:doe ratio surveys indicate an above-average herd composition, reflecting sound management and sustainable harvest pressure. This signals bucks are surviving to maturity at..