CO Moose Unit 161

CO 161 Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access Unit 161 spans high elevation (7,811–12,102 ft) across 261,000+ acres with 74% public land—strong footing for self-guided hunters. The 23% wilderness overlay means a third of the unit requires serious backcountry navigation, but three-quarters remains accessible via road and foot travel. High elevation supports quality moose habitat year-round, with lower riparian and willow-lined drainages concentrated in the valley floors and mid-elevation parks. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 161 hold a strong historical trophy pedigree—52 record-book moose entries spanning decades, with consistent production before 2010. Recent years show a decline: the 2020s..