CO Mule Deer Unit 23

CO 23 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 23 spans 6,000–10,000 feet across 271,000 acres with half the unit on public land. Elevation ranges from lower sagebrush country to high alpine terrain, creating diverse habitat across a broad vertical band. Public land access is moderate but fragmented; the remaining private land includes significant landlocked parcels and private ranches that limit hunter mobility. Access points exist but require careful planning to avoid trespass. Herd Quality Recent wildlife survey data shows a 29:100 buck:doe ratio, which is above-average herd composition. This indicates reasonable buck recruitment and moderate harvest..