CO Mule Deer Unit 42

CO 42 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 42 spans 4,771–11,098 ft elevation, a dramatic vertical range supporting diverse habitat from lower-elevation piñon-juniper and sagebrush through mixed conifer and aspen to high alpine. Fifty-seven percent public land provides solid access, with the remainder split between private holdings and state land. This mix means route planning matters — public parcels are scattered, and some prime habitat may require crossing private ground or negotiating checkerboard ownerships. The unit's size and elevation diversity reward hunters willing to glass extensively and move vertically to track seasonal movements. Herd Quality Recent..