CO Mule Deer Unit 33

CO 33 — Terrain & Access CO 33 spans 266,312 acres of high-country terrain, climbing from 5,300 ft to over 11,400 ft elevation. With 76% public land, the unit offers substantial opportunity for unguided hunting across national forest and BLM ground. The elevation diversity supports both mid-slope and alpine habitat—typical of northwestern Colorado's backbone terrain. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an average buck:doe ratio of 21:100—a below-average herd composition reflecting moderate hunting pressure and recruitment challenges. This ratio suggests consistent access to bachelor mule deer but indicates the unit does not harbor an exceptional age structure. #..