I would say this goes for the whole state, or at least everywhere that I have any knowledge or hear anything about. Plenty of the state I'm not familiar with but this seems to be a statewide issue.The Nw corner of the state is hurting bad right now as far as mule deer go. Cool country to spend time in but far from what it used to be.
It honestly is. I cover a lot of the state and the grass isn’t greener anywhere really.I would say this goes for the whole state, or at least everywhere that I have any knowledge or hear anything about. Plenty of the state I'm not familiar with but this seems to be a statewide issue.
I got into a discussion with some guys on another platform the other day that spurred me to look at some recent numbers in some units around meIt honestly is. I cover a lot of the state and the grass isn’t greener anywhere really.
The management plan for eagle and grand counties is a nightmare. It’s truthfully amazing anything can live to maturity along the upper Colorado River corridor. If CPW ever would wrap their heads around quality over profit those areas could be truly outstanding with the genetic potential and habitat those deer have.I got into a discussion with some guys on another platform the other day that spurred me to look at some recent numbers in some units around me
For 15/35/36/45:
2018 Estimated total deer: approx. 13,700
Buck ratio: 30%
30% of 13,700: approx 4,100
2019 Buck tags issued for all units/seasons combined: approx. 5,200...
Conversation for another thread I guess but that doesn't seem conducive of quality hunting conditions for anybody.
All that to say, I agree with you and there's really no particular unit I would be excited to spend a lot of points on right now.
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