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Colorado — Moose

CO Moose Unit 53

Total Acres
253,634
Public Land
80%
Wilderness
31%
Elevation
5,323–12,688 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — MM053O1X-Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026—male
2026Muzzleloader — MM053O1X-Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026—male
2026Rifle — MM053O1X-Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026—male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
157.2
Top Score
185.2
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 53 Moose — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 53 spans 5,300–12,700 ft across high-country terrain with 80% public land and 31% wilderness. Forum reports indicate "very tough country" with moderate elk densities but suitable moose habitat. Physically demanding hunting with significant elevation gain is the baseline expectation. **Herd Quality & Population** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Without herd composition or...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
2 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Season Choice (Male S1)resident1263

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023022.0%