CO Mule Deer Unit 98

CO 98 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 98 spans over 1.1 million acres across low-to-mid elevation country (3,345–4,543 ft), but only 5% is public land. This severely constrains DIY hunting. The vast majority of productive ground is private, requiring landowner permission or outfitter access. Hunters willing to work hard on public parcels or negotiate private access will find terrain that supports both lower-country and high-country mule deer habitat, but access is the defining challenge here. Herd Quality The buck:doe ratio averages 35:100—above average/strong herd composition. This indicates healthy deer recruitment and good survival of young..