Colorado Moose Hunting
Plan your Colorado moose hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by game management unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land moose hunts across Colorado, organized by game management unit, and book directly with landowners.
Colorado Moose Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Muzzleloader
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Archery
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Rifle
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Colorado Moose Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose License | — | — | $385.66 |
| Preference Point (Moose, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat) | Draw | Youth hunters; Veteran | $50.00 |
Preference and weighted preference point fee charged if you apply for a preference point hunt code as your first choice or are unsuccessful in drawing your first choice hunt. Fee is waived for youth and resident lifetime license holders. Residents in the military on active duty outside of Colorado can request a preference point fee refund. If you don't pay by the payment deadline (June 12), you forfeit your preference point for 2026. The preference point fee applies to preference points and weighted preference points. | |||
| Preference & Weighted Point | — | 18 or older | $50.00 |
Moose, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and mountain goat only. See page 9. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose/fishing combo | — | — | $2,823.53 |
Fishing portion of nonresident big game/fishing combo licenses is good through March 31, 2027. | |||
| Preference Point (Moose, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat) | Draw | — | $100.00 |
Preference and weighted preference point fee charged if you apply for a preference point hunt code as your first choice or are unsuccessful in drawing your first choice hunt. If you don't pay by the payment deadline (June 12), you forfeit your preference point for 2026. The preference point fee applies to preference points and weighted preference points. | |||
| Preference & Weighted Point | — | 18 or older | $100.00 |
Moose, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and mountain goat only. See page 9. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado’s approximate 2026 moose season calendar runs from September 12 through October 14. Muzzleloader season is September 12–20, archery is September 12–30, and rifle is October 1–14. Check the applicable license and unit regulations for exact dates and requirements.
Yes. Nonresidents can hunt moose in Colorado, but they must obtain a Moose License through the draw.
