CO Mule Deer Unit 481

CO 481 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 481 spans high alpine country from 7,600 to over 14,000 feet, offering mixed terrain across the Sawatch Range and surrounding drainages. With 84% public land—nearly all national forest—and 31% designated wilderness, the unit provides extensive backcountry opportunity balanced against accessibility for foot traffic. Lower elevations offer timber and transitional habitat; higher basins and ridge systems present classic high-country mule deer terrain. Road access exists to trailheads; hunters expecting cross-country travel should plan accordingly. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an average buck:doe ratio of 23:100—solid middle-ground composition reflecting..