CO Mule Deer Unit 711

CO 711 — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access CO 711 spans over 520,000 acres across the Rio Grande and Gunnison National Forests, with elevation ranging from mid-5,000 to near 10,000 feet. Roughly two-thirds of the unit is public land, offering solid access for do-it-yourself hunters. The elevation gradient supports diverse habitat—lower-elevation pinyon-juniper and mixed forest grade into higher-country timber and alpine parks, providing multiple hunting corridors and scouting opportunities across seasons. Herd Quality Survey data indicates an above-average buck:doe ratio of 33:100, suggesting the unit maintains a balanced sex structure with decent recruitment and a reasonable proportion..