CO Mule Deer Unit 591

CO 591 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 591 spans 137,927 acres across moderate-to-high elevation (5,174–6,965 ft), with nearly complete public-land access. This elevation band places the unit in the transition zone between foothill ponderosa and mixed conifer forest, suitable for both mule deer and white-tailed deer. The unit's near-total public access means hunters are not constrained by private-land bottlenecks, though elevation and terrain complexity remain the primary navigation challenges. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio of 29:100 — well-positioned for a unit this size and elevation. This suggests a balanced age-class..