INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
Because of its high altitudes above 10,000 feet in some places, this unit is occupied by deer mainly in the warmer months when there is still foliage. As the winter gains traction, the deer herds move out of this unit into adjoining units where the elevations are lower. That’s not to say that there are absolutely no deer during the winter months, but the probability is best concentrated towards the western side of the unit where the altitudes are significantly less.
SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
| Archery |
37% |
| Muzzle Loader |
55% |
| Early Rifle |
50% |
| 2nd Rifle |
40% |
| 3rd Rifle |
unavailable |
| 4th Rifle |
unavailable |
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 14 Colorado
| Average Quality |
140″ – 160″ |
| Trophy Potential |
170″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio |
34:100 |
Colorado Unit 14 Mule Deer Hunting FORUM Coming Soon!
INFO: Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
Elk hunting in Unit 14 has proven successful in the earlier seasons since the vegetation is abundant. There are substantial numbers of elk populating this unit fueling your chances of success in nabbing a mature bull. The bull to cow ratio is about 1 in 5 with the trophy potential measuring 280” and up. The steep slopes give hunters an optimal vantage point when scouting elk by glassing. This unit’s hunting pressure is very heavy. This is probably due to the OTC elk tags that are available for bow season, as well as 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Aside from other hunters, this unit can be crowded with sightseers, hikers, bikers, etc. A handheld GPS device can aid you in keeping track of your location so that when you go off the beaten path in search of a remote area to hunt, you do not find yourself in a bad situation.
SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
| Archery |
16% |
| Muzzle Loader |
15% |
| 1st Rifle |
18% |
| 2nd Rifle |
17% |
| 3rd Rifle |
15% |
| 4th Rifle |
20% |
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 14 Colorado
| Average Quality |
140″ – 160″ |
| Trophy Potential |
170″ |
| Bull to Cow Ratio |
34:100 |
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INFO: Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
With a healthy buck to doe ratio of 39:100, Unit 14 appeals to hunters hoping to spot pronghorn. The antelope archery tags for Unit 14 are OTC, so you may have some added competition out there. Among the vast tracts of mountainous terrain in the Routt National Forest, there are patches of grassy, shrubby flatlands that appeal to pronghorn.
SUCCESS RATES for Antelope Hunting in Colorado Unit 14
5 Year Estimated Average for Antelope
| Archery |
37% |
| Muzzle Loader |
55% |
| Early Rifle |
50% |
| 2nd Rifle |
40% |
| 3rd Rifle |
unavailable |
| 4th Rifle |
unavailable |
Antelope TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 14 Colorado
| Average Quality |
140″ – 160″ |
| Trophy Potential |
170″+ |
| Buck to Doe Ratio |
34:100 |
Colorado Unit 14 Antelope Hunting FORUM Coming Soon!
