CO Mule Deer Unit 461

CO 461 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 461 spans nearly 92,000 acres across steep alpine and subalpine terrain, ranging from mid-elevation mixed conifer at 5,368 ft to high-country tundra and rock above 9,400 ft. Only 18% of the unit lies on public land—the majority is private. Access is constrained; hunters must identify and secure private-land permission or rely on scattered public parcels. The elevation breadth supports diverse deer habitat, but the private-land dominance makes scouting and entry a critical planning step. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate a above average buck:doe ratio, reflecting a moderately..