CO Mule Deer Unit 36

CO 36 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 36 spans 176,000+ acres across high alpine country, ranging from 6,700 to over 13,400 feet. Eighty-four percent public land provides solid access—mostly U.S. Forest Service terrain. Thirty percent wilderness designation means roughly a third of the unit requires foot traffic, while the remainder offers road-accessible scouting and travel corridors. This mix suits hunters who can navigate both gentle-approach country and backcountry, with higher elevations supporting classic alpine and subalpine mule deer habitat. Herd Quality The buck:doe ratio averages 24:100—average for mule deer. This indicates a balanced herd under..