CO Mule Deer Unit 741

CO 741 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 741 spans nearly 310,000 acres across the San Juan Mountains with substantial elevation variation—from 5,900 ft to over 9,000 ft—creating distinct habitat layers. High public-land ownership (81%) provides solid access, though higher elevations are rougher and require more effort to hunt effectively. The mix of lower-elevation mule-deer habitat and alpine terrain means success often depends on scouting specific pockets of country rather than broad-acre hunting. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio, indicating good doe survival and a healthy recruitment base. This ratio reflects a balanced..