Colorado Unit 67 Moose Hunting Guide

Colorado Unit 67 sits high in the state's rugged west-central terrain, spanning elevations from 7,507 feet up to nearly 14,000 feet across 431,161 total acres. For hunters chasing a Shiras' moose tag, this unit represents one of the most sought-after opportunities in Colorado's limited-entry system — a true once-in-a-lifetime hunt for most residents and nonresidents alike. With 88% public land and a modest 6% wilderness designation, Unit 67 offers a rare combination of accessible high country and genuine backcountry moose habitat.

This article breaks down what hunters actually need to know before applying for Unit 67 moose: harvest trends, trophy potential, terrain and access realities, and the exact application details for the 2026 draw cycle. Moose tags in Colorado are among the hardest draws in the West, and Unit 67 is no exception — understanding the data before investing points and money is essential.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 67 Worth Applying For?

Based on the data available through HuntPilot, Unit 67 is absolutely worth having in a long-term application strategy for hunters serious about pursuing a Colorado moose tag. The harvest numbers tell a clear story of a small but highly successful hunt: recent years show consistently high success rates, with harvested animals frequently matching or exceeding the number of hunters afield. In 2025, all 7 hunters who drew tags harvested an animal — a 100% success rate. Years like 2024, 2023, 2020, and 2019 all posted success rates at or above 100% (occasionally exceeding 100% due to how multi-season harvest counts are tallied against a small hunter pool).

This is the hallmark of a well-managed, low-pressure moose unit. When only 2-3 hunters are afield in a given year and nearly all of them tag out, it signals a healthy, huntable moose population combined with a hunt structure that isn't overrun with pressure. The tradeoff, as with virtually every moose unit in Colorado, is that tags are extremely limited and heavily contested in the draw. This isn't a unit hunters can plan to hunt on short notice — it's a long-term investment play.

The terrain also works in favor of DIY hunters willing to put in scouting time. With 88% public land, access is not the limiting factor here that it is in many Colorado units where private ranches dominate the landscape. The 6% wilderness designation means most of the unit is accessible by vehicle-adjacent routes rather than requiring pack-in wilderness travel, which opens the door to more flexible scouting and hunting strategies without the logistical demands of deep backcountry wilderness units.

Harvest Success Rates

The harvest data for Unit 67 moose spans seven recent years and shows a remarkably consistent pattern of high success:

• 2025: 7 hunters, 7 harvested — 100% success
• 2024: 3 hunters, 4 harvested — 133% success
• 2023: 3 hunters, 4 harvested — 133% success
• 2022: 3 hunters, 3 harvested — 100% success
• 2021: 2 hunters, 2 harvested — 100% success
• 2020: 2 hunters, 3 harvested — 150% success
• 2019: 2 hunters, 3 harvested — 150% success

Every single year in this dataset shows success rates at 100% or higher. This is characteristic of moose hunts generally — moose are large, less mobile than elk or deer, and easier to locate once a hunter is in the right drainage — but it's also a strong indicator that Unit 67's moose population is stable enough to support consistent harvest without signs of overharvest or population stress. The small hunter numbers (ranging from just 2 to 7 hunters per year) reflect how tightly Colorado Parks and Wildlife controls tag numbers in this unit, which is standard practice for moose management statewide and helps sustain these high success rates year after year.

Hunters should note that with such small sample sizes, a single additional harvested animal can swing the success percentage significantly — the underlying takeaway isn't the exact percentage but the consistent trend of nearly every hunter who draws a tag going home with an animal.

Trophy Quality

Trophy data for the broader region overlapping Unit 67 points to a moderate history of trophy-class moose production. Counties overlapping this unit have produced a moderate volume of record-book entries over time, which suggests hunters can reasonably expect the opportunity to encounter mature bulls, even if it isn't one of the state's headline trophy factories. This moderate trophy history should be read as a positive signal for a unit of this size and hunting pressure — with so few tags issued and low hunter density, bulls have ample opportunity to reach maturity before ever encountering a hunter.

Given the low harvest pressure evident in the data above, hunters drawing a Unit 67 moose tag should scout thoroughly and be selective, since the population appears capable of supporting mature bulls that have gone largely undisturbed.

Access & Terrain

Unit 67 covers a dramatic elevation range, from 7,507 feet at its lowest points to 13,966 feet at its highest peaks — nearly 6,500 feet of vertical relief within the unit boundary. This range spans everything from lower-elevation sagebrush and riparian corridors, prime moose willow habitat, up through subalpine timber and into high alpine basins near timberline. Moose in this elevation band typically concentrate around willow-choked drainages, beaver ponds, and riparian corridors at the mid-to-lower end of the unit's elevation range, particularly during warmer months, while pushing higher into timbered basins as conditions change.

With 88% of the unit in public ownership, access is a major strength for DIY-minded hunters. The vast majority of Unit 67 is open to hunters without needing to negotiate private land access, a significant advantage compared to many Colorado units where checkerboard land ownership limits where hunters can actually hunt. The 6% wilderness designation means the overwhelming majority of the unit's public land is accessible via standard roads and trails rather than requiring wilderness-permit backcountry travel, though hunters should still expect rugged, rocky terrain.

Forum accounts from hunters in the unit describe roads as generally rocky but passable with decent tires, and note that conditions tend to hold up reasonably well even after rain, with mostly stable weather patterns through the fall. Some years have brought snow at higher elevations, so hunters should be prepared for variable conditions depending on timing and elevation. The southern and western portions of the unit have been described as having good, though rocky, road access — hunters should carry a spare tire and plan routes accordingly. Given the size of the unit and its elevation range, scouting ahead of the season — ideally using HuntPilot's public land and terrain mapping tools to identify likely riparian and willow habitat within the unit's public boundaries — is strongly recommended before committing to a specific drainage.

How to Apply

Colorado's moose draw is one of the most competitive limited-entry hunts in the state, and Unit 67 is no exception.

Note that Colorado requires hunters to hold a qualifying hunting license before they're eligible to apply for the moose draw — this license fee is separate from and in addition to the application fee and, if drawn, the tag fee itself. Nonresidents in particular should budget for the full cost stack: license fee, application fee, and the substantial tag fee if successful.

Colorado's moose draw uses a hybrid system combining preference-based allocation with a points-plus-one weighted random draw, run through separate resident and nonresident applicant pools. Tags for Unit 67 moose are extremely limited and heavily contested regardless of residency. Hunters serious about drawing this unit should check current draw odds and point distribution data on HuntPilot's Colorado unit pages, and should understand that a successful draw will consume accumulated preference points, meaning hunters typically start rebuilding from zero after drawing.

Application dates and fees change every draw cycle. For the current deadlines, fees, and draw odds, see HuntPilot's Colorado page at /states/co.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Colorado Unit 67?

Unit 67 spans an enormous elevation gradient, from 7,507 feet up to 13,966 feet, covering everything from lower riparian and sagebrush zones to high alpine terrain near timberline. Moose habitat is concentrated in the willow-lined drainages and riparian corridors typical of the mid-elevation bands. Roads within the unit are generally described by hunters as rocky but passable with good tires, and weather through the fall tends to be relatively stable, though snow is possible at higher elevations. With 88% public land, hunters have wide access across the unit without heavy dependence on private ranch permission.

What is harvest success like in Unit 67 for moose?

Very high. Across the seven most recent years of data, every single year posted a success rate of 100% or better, with some years reaching 150% due to the small number of hunters afield relative to animals harvested. Hunter numbers have ranged from just 2 to 7 per year, reflecting how tightly tags are controlled, but nearly everyone who draws a tag in Unit 67 goes on to harvest a moose.

How big are the moose in Unit 67?

Trophy records from the counties overlapping Unit 67 show a moderate history of trophy-class moose production. This suggests hunters have a realistic chance of encountering mature bulls, particularly given the light hunting pressure evident in the harvest data — but Unit 67 isn't documented as one of Colorado's elite trophy-producing areas. Hunters should treat this as a solid opportunity for a mature bull rather than a guaranteed trophy hunt.

Is Unit 67 worth applying for?

For hunters willing to commit to a long-term points strategy, yes. The harvest data shows consistently excellent success rates, the terrain offers strong public access at 88%, and trophy potential is moderate but real. The primary barrier is the draw itself — moose tags in Colorado are scarce and competitive across every unit, and Unit 67 is no exception. Hunters should check current draw odds on HuntPilot's Colorado unit pages to understand realistic timelines based on their residency and point status before applying.

What should hunters know about accessing Unit 67 before the season?

With 88% public land and only 6% wilderness, most of Unit 67 is reachable via standard roads rather than requiring wilderness backcountry travel. That said, roads are often rocky, and hunters should carry a good spare tire regardless of which part of the unit they plan to hunt. Given the unit's large size and dramatic elevation range, pre-season scouting — using mapping tools to pinpoint willow drainages and riparian habitat on public land — is highly recommended before the hunt begins.