CO Mule Deer Unit 45

CO 45 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 45 spans high alpine terrain from 7,124 to nearly 14,000 feet across 215,000 acres of primarily public land (95%). One-third is designated wilderness, creating a mix of backcountry and accessible ridge systems. This is genuinely remote country—elevation and wilderness combine to demand serious physical fitness and navigation skills. Access is concentrated on foot and requires deliberate route-finding rather than casual parking-lot hunts. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 24:100 buck:doe ratio—average for mule deer. The herd is balanced and well-maintained but not exceptional; expect typical recruitment and age..