CO Moose Unit 43

CO 43 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 43 spans 336,000+ acres across dramatic elevation from 5,650 to 14,042 feet, offering both lower-elevation valley habitat and alpine terrain. Nearly 80% public land provides solid access opportunity, though the 27% wilderness component means portions of the unit require more demanding travel. High elevation supports classic Colorado moose country—spruce-fir forests, willows, and alpine parks—with terrain that rewards patience and foot travel over quick vehicle access. Trophy Potential Gunnison County (overlapping the unit) holds six moose records, with production varying across decades. Recent years show more modest averages, though the..