CO Mule Deer Unit 301

CO 301 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 301 spans mid-elevation mixed terrain between 5,988 and 7,522 feet across roughly 235,000 acres in northwestern Colorado. The unit is dominated by private land—only 16% public acreage—making access a critical constraint. Success depends on building relationships with landowners or securing written permission well before the hunt. Elevation supports Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forest typical of the Colorado foothills, with pockets of aspen and open parks interspersed. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio of 22:100—a below-average herd composition indicating moderate harvest pressure or limited mature age..