CO Mule Deer Unit 99

CO 99 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 99 spans mid-elevation terrain (4,200–5,550 ft) across 1.06 million acres, but public-land access is severely limited at just 5.5%. The vast majority is private. Success here depends entirely on securing permission on private ground or having an outfitter relationship—DIY public-land hunting is not viable. Elevation and acreage support both mule deer and whitetail, but accessibility dictates the hunt's character far more than habitat does. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys show a 35:100 buck:doe ratio—above average, indicating a well-balanced herd with adequate breeding males. This ratio supports consistent opportunity..