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ColoradoMoose

CO Moose Unit 18

Total Acres
413,238
Public Land
89%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
7,344–13,469 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — MM018S1X-Sep 12, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Archery — MF-018-O-1-ASep 12, 2026Sep 30, 2026female
2026Archery — MM018O1X-Sep 12, 2026Sep 30, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — MF-018-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026female
2026Muzzleloader — MM018S1X-Sep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader — MM018O1X-Sep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — MF-018-L-1-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026female
2026Rifle — MM018O1X-Oct 1, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Rifle — MF-018-O-1-ROct 1, 2026Oct 14, 2026female
2026Rifle — MM018S1X-Oct 1, 2026Oct 14, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
33
Avg Score
158
Top Score
183
Recent (5yr)
4

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 18 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 18 spans high alpine terrain from 7,344 to 13,469 ft with 89% public land, offering substantial backcountry opportunity. Twelve percent wilderness means most terrain is accessible without a guide, though high elevation and rugged country demand physical conditioning and self-sufficiency. **Herd Quality & Population** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is provided for this unit. Harvest success rates are...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Female S1)resident23616
2023Archery (Female S1)nonresident142
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)resident23616
2023Muzzleloader (Female S1)nonresident142
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident23616
2023Rifle (Female S1)nonresident142
2023Season Choice (Male S1)resident69412
2023Season Choice (Male S1)nonresident2662
2023Season Choice (Male S1)resident651

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023171229.0%