CO Mule Deer Unit 951

# CO 951 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 951 spans low-to-mid elevation terrain (4,400–5,050 ft) across 578,000 acres with only 10% public land. This private-land-dominated geography severely limits walk-in hunting access; expect limited public parcels and heavy reliance on permission or outfitter networks. ## Herd Quality & Population Harvest data show solid opportunity: 2024 rifle success was 33% (86 of 264 hunters), and archery ran 24% (15 of 64). These rates are respectable but not exceptional, indicating a huntable population without premium trophy density. Muzzleloader success was weak (10%), suggesting late-season scarcity or dispersal. ## Trophy Potential Weld...