CO Moose Unit 521

CO 521 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 521 spans 325,000 acres across a substantial elevation gradient (5,378–13,000 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower-elevation aspen and mixed conifer to high-country tundra and alpine basins. At 77% public land, the unit provides extensive huntable terrain with minimal private-land constraint. The 13% wilderness component means most terrain is roadless but accessible to foot traffic; expect steep drainages, ridge systems, and backcountry approaches typical of Colorado's high ranges. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping CO 521 hold a modest record-book history for moose. Recent production has declined — the 2020s..