CO Mule Deer Unit 25

CO 25 — Terrain & Access CO 25 spans 6,167–12,240 feet of elevation across 148,515 acres, with 84% public land and 23% designated wilderness. This high-elevation unit mixes lower-country foothills with alpine and subalpine terrain. The substantial public-land base and moderate wilderness component make it accessible for unguided hunters, though the higher elevation means steep terrain in many areas and variable snow conditions that compress huntable months. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a below-average mule deer population: an 18:100 buck-to-doe ratio indicates heavy harvest pressure or a female-skewed age structure. This ratio reflects a unit under significant..