CO Mule Deer Unit 27

CO 27 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 27 spans 126,154 acres across high alpine terrain (6,973–10,757 ft elevation) with 58% public-land access. The elevation range supports lower forested country transitioning to high-mountain habitat, offering hunters opportunity to pursue deer across varied topography. With better than half the unit in public ownership, access is reasonably open, though road hunting pressure exists — separating yourself from crowds requires willingness to leave roadsides and hunt deeper timber. Herd Quality The unit supports an above-average buck-to-doe ratio (31:100), indicating a well-balanced herd with a solid representation of mature-age males..