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Colorado — Moose

CO Moose Unit 48

Total Acres
191,931
Public Land
92%
Wilderness
32%
Elevation
8,803–14,422 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — MM048O1X-Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026—male
2026Muzzleloader — MM048O1X-Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026—male
2026Muzzleloader — MF-048-O-1-MSep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026—female
2026Rifle — MM048O1X-Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026—male
2026Rifle — MF-048-O-1-ROct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026—female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
3
Avg Score
168.6
Top Score
178.2
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 48 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 48 spans high alpine terrain (8,800–14,400 ft) with exceptional public land access at 92%. Roughly one-third is designated wilderness, adding remoteness but requiring full self-sufficiency. High elevation and wilderness coverage mean late-season snow can impact hunting windows significantly. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data for Chaffee County (30% unit overlap) shows strong moose production historically, with recent entries...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Season Choice (Male S1)resident1443

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022011.0%