CO Mule Deer Unit 87

CO 87 — Mule Deer & Whitetail. Terrain & Access CO 87 spans 714,794 acres across a 1,566-foot elevation band (4,819–6,385 ft), transitioning from foothill sage and piñon-juniper at lower elevations to mixed conifer and aspen at higher elevations. Public land comprises just under one-quarter of the unit, requiring hunters to identify public parcels carefully or negotiate private access. The moderate elevation range supports both lower-country and high-country habitat within a single hunt, offering habitat diversity but demanding flexibility in scouting and hunt timing. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 36:100 buck-to-doe ratio, indicating an **above-average..