CO Mule Deer Unit 85

CO 85 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 85 spans 5,988–13,560 feet across 752,000 acres—from foothill sagebrush to alpine tundra. With only 18% public land, access is severely constrained; most hunting requires crossing or negotiating private property. The extreme elevation range means terrain varies dramatically by drainage and aspect, supporting both lower-country and high-country habitat types. Hunters comfortable with elevation gain and willing to invest in access arrangements will find huntable country; those expecting walk-on public access will struggle. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys indicate an above-average buck:doe ratio, reflecting a well-balanced mule deer population with..