CO Mule Deer Unit 89

CO 89 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 89 spans nearly 500,000 acres across mid-elevation foothill and plateau terrain (3,863–5,093 ft). Public land comprises only 12% of the unit—a significant constraint for unguided hunters. The majority is private property, making access agreements or outfitter partnerships essential for meaningful hunting opportunity. Topography supports mixed habitat typical of Colorado's Front Range transition zone: ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and sagebrush interspersed with aspen and riparian corridors. Herd Quality A recent wildlife survey recorded a 36:100 buck:doe ratio—an above-average deer herd composition indicating solid recruitment and mature age structure. This ratio suggests..