CO Mule Deer Unit 7

CO 7 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 7 spans high alpine terrain (7,700–13,000 ft) across 155,000+ acres with 88% public land and 47% wilderness. The high public-land ratio and substantial accessible acreage offer genuine opportunity for self-reliant hunters willing to navigate steep, rugged country. Wilderness comprises nearly half the unit, so expect remote backcountry with limited trail infrastructure in those areas. Lower-elevation pockets and transitional ridges provide more direct access for those scouting carefully. Herd Quality Recent surveys show a 34:100 buck:doe ratio—above average and indicative of a well-managed mule deer population with reasonable harvest..