"Thank you so much for everything. This was our fourth visit to Moffat County and my son's first visit. We got three elk and just wanted to say thanks  for all you do."

          Tim Flannagan, Minnesota

 

 

We're not the Elk Hunting Capital of the World for nothing. This video shows a large herd of elk crossing Colorado Highway 13 just north of Craig on April 17, 2013.

Big Game Hunting

 
About us:

Colorado is home to the largest elk population in the world and within this big game hunting mecca, Moffat County boasts to two of the largest migratory elk herds in North America, as well as a hunting hot spot for deer, antelope and small game.

Each year Colorado sees more than 375,000 deer, elk and pronghorn hunters. Biologists put Colorado’s elk population at 280,000-plus.

The state’s deer herds are estimated at more than 466,000 and have generally been regarded as being “back” for the last several years. In fact, deer herds may be even better than they were back in the day.


Bull/Cow Ratio: 32/100
Hunter Success: 22 percent

With nearly 2 million acres of public land, over-the-counter bull tags (OTC), and an informative call-center staffed with live human beings who actually hunt, Colorado is bending sideways to get you to our elk—and we have almost twice as many as any other state.

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Resources:

Maps for all your hunting
or outdoor recreation needs.
Click image to order or pick up your copy at our office.

• 2012 Big Game brochure

Interactive Hunting atlas

Northwest Region hunting

   guide & statistics

Moffat County Guide &

    Outfitter directory

Game unit map

Click here to request a packet of Moffat County and Northwest Colorado hunting information from the Craig Chamber of Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center. We'll send everything you need to plan your Moffat County hunt.

At the Moffat County Visitor Center:

We provide information on:
   • Hunting
   • Sightseeing & backcountry adventures

   • Fishing, hiking and biking

   • Guides and Outfitters
   • Private land/trespass/self-guided hunts

      and more!

We sell the following:
   • OHV and snowmobile permits
   • Colorado State Park passes
   • BLM and National Forest maps

   • National forest wood cutting permits

   • Christmas tree cutting permits

We operate Moffat County's Sportsman Information Center which, along with local outfitters/guides, businesses, hunters, fishermen and state officals, are here to help you obtain the lastest information relevant to your outdoor needs. Call 1-800-864-4405.

Plan your hunt

Elk Standing in Snow Hunter taking aim Elk Rack
General questions/reporting:                                                         
Moffat County Visitor Center & Sportsman Information Center 800-864-4405
Injured/Problem Wildlife Colorado State Patrol, 970-824-6501
Leftover limited licenses 303-291-7519
Big Game Season Dates/Info 303-291-7529
Hunter Safety Classes/Replacement Cards 303-291-7530
Fish Stocking Schedule 303-291-7531
General Fishing Season Dates/Fees 303-291-7533
Fishing Condition Reports 303-291-7534
Upland Birds/Turkey Season Dates 303-291-7546
Upland Birds/Turkey Season Dates 303-291-7547
Waterfowl Season Dates/Fees 303-291-7548
Chronic Wasting Disease 303-291-7293
Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Results 800-434-0274
Mountain Lion Quota (No earlier than 5 p.m. the day before hunting) 888-940-5466

 

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