More Information on Colorado Moose Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters
Colorado Moose or "Alces alces" are hunted in Colorado from early September to mid November. The state uses a modified point system to allocate the tags. Once an applicant has three preference points built up, every year thereafter that he applies and is unsuccessful in the draw, they will build a bonus point. This will increase their odds of drawing as the computer will assign an additional random number for each bonus point accumulated. You must have built up the minimum of three points to get drawn.
Colorado moose hunting terrain can be rugged so hunters should be prepared for the worst. While not occupying the above tree line areas of the sheep or mountain goat, moose do live in the mountains, and all mountain hunting can be difficult. Hunters should wear layers of high quality clothing that they can take off and put back on. Boots should be high quality also and offer good ankle support ,as well as, be waterproof. Colorado moose hunters need to be in fairly good physical condition. While the hunting itself can be exhausting, packing out a moose can be a gut wrenching experience. Hunters with any special needs should ask very specific questions of their Colorado moose hunting guide or outfitter.
Colorado bull moose to be legal for hunters should have antlers at least five inches long. Cows have no antlers or antlers less than five inches.
bothe resident and non resident youth hunts are available. Youths must be at least 12 years old and meet hunter education requirements. Licenses are not reduced in price for moose tags for youths.
Residents and non residents born on or after January 1,1949 must have completed an approved hunter education course. Hunters with disabilities and mobility impaired hunters should refer to the Colorado Division of Wildlife Big Game brochure for hunts and special permits.
Colorado moose hunters must wear at least 500 inches of "daylight flourescent orange" above the waist to hunt legally with a firearm. Part of the orange must be a hat/cap or head covering.