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Colorado Moose Hunting Units & Draw Odds

74 units · 66.2% avg hunter success

Colorado's moose draw runs on a preference-point system, and nonresidents compete for 20% of available tags across 76 units. Applications open March 1 and close April 7 each year, with results announced May 26. If you draw, expect to pay $2823.53 for your tag plus an $11.49 application fee. The preference system rewards patience—hunters who apply year after year build points that improve their odds. Below you'll find real draw results from specific units, showing how many points nonresidents needed to draw with certainty in recent years, plus harvest success rates to help you pick your target. Use this data alongside your own point total to identify realistic opportunities.

How the Colorado Draw Works

Draw system

Preference points — the highest point holders draw first.

Nonresident allocation: 20% of tags

2026 application window

Mar 1 – Apr 7(nonresident)

Results: May 26

2026 fees (nonresident, regular)

$11.49 app · $117.62 license · $2823.53 tag · $100 point

Easiest Moose Draws for Nonresidents (2021 Results)

Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.

Unit 70% success

2 pts drew with certainty · Archery, Female S1

Unit 2880% success

3 pts drew with certainty · Season Choice, Male S1

All Colorado Moose Units

Unit 1
100.0% success92% public
Unit 12
60.0% success53% public
Unit 14
100.0% success87% public
Unit 15
100.0% success70% public
Unit 16
0.0% success55% public
Unit 161
72.7% success74% public
Unit 17
80.0% success64% public
Unit 171
72.2% success69% public
Unit 18
60.0% success89% public
Unit 181
60.0% success61% public
Unit 19
100.0% success70% public
Unit 191
75.0% success54% public
Unit 20
0.0% success61% public
Unit 201
100.0% success97% public
Unit 23
40.0% success50% public
Unit 231
60.0% success66% public
Unit 24
60.0% success94% public
Unit 25
0.0% success84% public
Unit 26
100.0% success53% public
Unit 27
100.0% success58% public
Unit 28
80.0% success71% public
Unit 29
75.0% success56% public
Unit 33
100.0% success76% public
Unit 34
0.0% success93% public
Unit 36
100.0% success84% public
Unit 361
0.0% success74% public
Unit 37
100.0% success75% public
Unit 371
100.0% success87% public
Unit 38
83.3% success45% public
Unit 39
0.0% success72% public
Unit 4
96.7% success48% public
Unit 41
75.0% success67% public
Unit 411
0.0% success66% public
Unit 42
75.0% success57% public
Unit 421
0.0% success67% public
Unit 43
0.0% success79% public
Unit 44
100.0% success81% public
Unit 45
100.0% success95% public
Unit 46
75.0% success78% public
Unit 47
100.0% success94% public
Unit 48
100.0% success92% public
Unit 481
100.0% success84% public
Unit 49
100.0% success75% public
Unit 5
96.7% success67% public
Unit 50
100.0% success46% public
Unit 500
100.0% success72% public
Unit 501
0.0% success94% public
Unit 51
100.0% success56% public
Unit 511
0.0% success68% public
Unit 52
75.0% success48% public
Unit 521
0.0% success77% public
Unit 53
100.0% success80% public
Unit 54
100.0% success85% public
Unit 55
100.0% success98% public
Unit 551
1.0% success92% public
Unit 56
100.0% success74% public
Unit 561
100.0% success94% public
Unit 581
0.0% success48% public
Unit 59
0.0% success41% public
Unit 6
37.5% success68% public
Unit 63
100.0% success59% public
Unit 65
100.0% success55% public
Unit 66
100.0% success84% public
Unit 67
0.0% success88% public
Unit 68
100.0% success90% public
Unit 681
100.0% success92% public
Unit 7
0.0% success88% public
Unit 74
100.0% success90% public
Unit 75
100.0% success80% public
Unit 751
100.0% success87% public
Unit 76
0.0% success100% public
Unit 77
100.0% success86% public
Unit 79
1.0% success76% public
Unit 8
84.6% success82% public

Colorado Moose Draw FAQ

How many preference points do I need to draw a Colorado moose tag as a nonresident?

It depends on the unit. In 2021, Unit 7 archery hunts required 2 nonresident points to draw with certainty, while Unit 28 required 3 points for a male-only rifle hunt. Points needed vary significantly by unit and season type, so check the specific unit data for hunts that match your preferences.

When do Colorado moose applications open and close?

Applications open March 1 and close April 7 for the 2026 draw. Results are announced May 26. Mark these dates on your calendar—missing the April 7 deadline means waiting until next year's draw cycle.

What does it cost to apply for a Colorado moose tag?

Nonresidents pay an $11.49 application fee to enter the draw. If you draw a tag, the tag fee is $2823.53. Application fees are nonrefundable whether you draw or not.

How does Colorado's moose draw work?

Colorado uses a preference-point system where each year you apply without drawing earns you one preference point. Nonresidents get 20% of the available moose tags across 76 units statewide. Hunters with more preference points have better odds in the draw, though the exact odds depend on competition for each specific unit and season type.

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