Colorado Unit 54 Hunting Information

INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 54
Be prepared physically and mentally to hunt at 10,000-12,000 feet in unit 54. For your best chance to spot a big buck, bring good-quality optics. The alpine basins of the West Elk Wilderness and Red Mountain have proven to be successful in the past. Heavy snowstorms tend to force bucks off of Red and Flat Top mountains in the east, Carbon Mountain in the north, and Bald Mountain in the south. Deer are often seen moving towards Ohio Creek and the Gunnison River. Focus on lower elevations near doe groups to locate mature bucks.

SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in Colorado Unit 54
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
Archery 20%
Muzzle Loader 42%
2nd Rifle 54%
3rd Rifle 76%
4th Rifle 82%
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 54 Colorado
Average Quality 150″ – 170″
Trophy Potential 180″
Buck to Doe Ratio 47:100
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INFO: Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 54
Warm, dry weather have caused the hunting success to be low over the past few years, but this has allowed bulls the time they need to mature. After deep snow fall, elk are forced onto sagebrush and oak brush ridges. From mid-to late September bulls can be heard bugling throughout the night in alpine basins and aspen groves. Bulls are often active during the day with the rut going strong. As October comes around, few bulls are heard bugling in early morning or at dusk. Elk are easier to track in November due to the snow on the ground. Elk often move to Ohio Creek or Gunnison River drainages. Remember to hunt away from main roads to improve your chance of seeing a big buck.

SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in Colorado Unit 54
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 15%
Muzzleloader 22%
1st Rifle 24%
2nd Rifle 16%
3rd Rifle 15%
4th Rifle 30%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 54 Colorado
Average Quality 260″ – 300″
Trophy Potential 310″
Buck to Doe Ratio 18:100
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