Colorado Moose Game Management Unit 20
Plan a moose hunt in Colorado Game Management Unit 20. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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Colorado Moose Opportunities in Unit 20
Land closures: 20 Closed To Hunting 1/4 Mile From The High Waterline At Brainard Lake Until The USFS Gate Closes., Closed To Hunting 1/4 Mile From The High Waterline At Brainard Lake Until The USFS Gate Closes.
Muzzleloader
September 12, 2026 – September 20, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull | Muzzleloader | Nonresident: — |
| Eligibility: General Column category label: A |
| Cow Only | Muzzleloader | Resident: — |
| Eligibility: General List A. These are not season choice licenses. |
Archery
September 12, 2026 – September 30, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull | Archery | Nonresident: — |
| Eligibility: General Column category label: A |
| Cow Only | Archery | Resident: — |
| Eligibility: General List A. These are not season choice licenses. |
Season Choice (archery Sept. 12–30, Muzzleloader Sept. 12–20, Rifle Oct. 1–14)
September 12, 2026 – October 14, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull | Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle | Resident: — |
| Eligibility: General List A. Closed to hunting 1/4 mile from the high waterline at Brainard Lake until the USFS gate closes. |
| Bull | Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle | Nonresident: — |
| Eligibility: General List A. |
Female
October 1, 2026 – October 14, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Rifle | Resident: — |
| Eligibility: General 20 Closed to hunting 1/4 mile from the high waterline at Brainard Lake until the USFS gate closes. List A. These are not season choice licenses. |
Rifle
October 1, 2026 – October 14, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull | Rifle | Nonresident: — |
| Eligibility: General Column category label: A |
License and Permit Options
Moose License: M-F-020-O1-A
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose License: M-F-020-O1-A | Resident | — | — | $385.66 |
Moose License: M-F-020-O1-M
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose License: M-F-020-O1-M | Resident | — | — | $385.66 |
Moose License: M-F-020-O1-R
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose License: M-F-020-O1-R | Resident | — | — | $385.66 |
Moose License: M-M-020-O1-X
| License | Residency | Eligibility | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose License: M-M-020-O1-X | Resident | — | — | $385.66 |
| Moose License: M-M-020-O1-X | Nonresident | — | — | $2,823.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado Unit 20’s 2026 moose season runs September 12–October 14. Archery is September 12–30, muzzleloader is September 12–20, and rifle is October 1–14; the license determines whether you may choose among methods or are limited to one. Hunting remains closed within one-quarter mile of Brainard Lake’s high-water line until the USFS gate closes.
You need the Moose License that applies to your hunt in Colorado Unit 20. Nonresidents use license M-M-020-O1-X, while resident license codes vary by hunt. Method, sex, and other restrictions depend on the specific license.
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