CO Mule Deer Unit 74

CO 74 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 74 spans 6,477–13,836 ft of high-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain. Nearly 90% public land (primarily USDA Forest Service) provides extensive access, with 15% designated wilderness adding remote options for committed hunters willing to pack deep into the high country. The elevation spread ensures diverse habitat across the unit, from lower-elevation transition zones to exposed alpine basins and ridges. This is steep country—physical conditioning matters. Early-season scouting in summer is essential to locate deer concentration areas before the hunt begins. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio..