CO Mule Deer Unit 49

CO 49: Terrain & Tactical Assessment Terrain & Access CO 49 spans 7,800–14,200 feet across high-country and alpine habitat—a high-elevation unit with substantial public land (75%) and moderate wilderness constraints (12%). The elevation range supports diverse terrain from subalpine forest to tundra. Access is typical for Colorado's western high country: a mix of trailhead-based and road-accessible terrain with distributed public acreage. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a buck:doe ratio of 24:100—an average mule deer population in good balance. This suggests stable herd management and reasonable opportunity for hunters willing to work for animals. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping..