John:
About 10 or 12 years ago, in a purely political move, the DOW cut mule deer tags in unit 54 by 90%. The action was in response to pressure from outfitters in the Gunnison/Crested Butte area. Unit 54 is now managed to improve trophy potential no matter how badly it affects the overall health of the herd. The recent die-offs from winter kill are the result of that kind of management.
I used four points to get my buck tag and now, as a result of poor management, the chances of seeing any buck are significantly reduced.
KC
