CO Mule Deer Unit 86

CO 86 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 86 spans dramatic elevation from 6,169 to 14,036 feet across 317,569 acres, offering diverse habitat from lower-elevation timber and sagebrush to high alpine. Just over half the unit is public land (58.5%), with a quarter designated wilderness—substantial terrain requiring route-finding and self-sufficiency. This elevation range and mixed public access create pockets of huntable country interspersed with private holdings, rewarding hunters who scout thoroughly and are prepared for variable conditions across multiple ecological zones. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show an above-average buck:doe ratio of 34:100, indicating a reasonably..