Moose Hunting in Lake City, Colorado: The Spirit of the San Juans
Experience the extraordinary opportunity to hunt moose in the stunning San Juan Mountains of Lake City, Colorado, with Alpine Outfitters. Our guided moose hunts focus on prime habitat areas, including GMU 66, offering the chance to harvest a truly magnificent trophy. Due to limited tags, these hunts are highly sought after and require meticulous planning.
Why Choose Lake City for Your Moose Hunt?
- Exceptional Moose Habitat: Lake City’s remote, high-altitude wilderness and diverse ecosystems provide ideal conditions for moose.
- Limited Tag Opportunities: We specialize in guiding hunters who have successfully drawn coveted moose tags.
- Expert Local Guides: Our guides have extensive knowledge of moose behavior, habitat, and proven hunting techniques in the Lake City area.
- Personalized Hunting Experience: We tailor each hunt to the individual hunter’s skill level and goals, ensuring a memorable and rewarding experience.
- Trophy Potential: Lake City and the surrounding San Juans are known for producing impressive bull moose.
Moose Hunting Areas in Lake City, Colorado (Including GMU 66, S33, and G5)
GMU 66, S33, and G5:
- While primarily known for deer and elk, portions of these GMUs contain suitable moose habitat, particularly in riparian zones and high-altitude areas.
- We will focus on areas within these GMUs that provide the best potential for moose encounters.
Specific High-Altitude Riparian Zones:
- Moose favor high-altitude areas with willow thickets, and near streams and lakes. We will locate these areas before the hunt.
- These areas are often near small lakes, and slow moving creeks.
Surrounding Wilderness Areas:
- Lake City is surrounded by vast tracts of wilderness, providing access to prime moose habitat.
- This includes areas adjacent to the Alpine Triangle.
Areas within the Uncompahgre National Forest:
- The expansive national forest provides excellent habitat for moose within the Lake City area.
Our Moose Hunting Trips Include
- Guided hunts in GMU 66, S33, G5, and specific high-altitude riparian zones and surrounding wilderness areas in Lake City, Colorado.
- Expert guidance on moose behavior, hunting techniques, and field judging.
- Transportation within the hunting area.
- Field dressing and preparation of your trophy.
- Personalized hunt planning and preparation.
Important Note:
Moose tags in Colorado are obtained through a limited draw process. Contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife for details on application procedures.
Pricing for Hunts
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 day bighorn sheep hunt (9 day hunt options also available) | $7500 per hunter |
| 5 day mule deer hunt | $7500 per hunter |
| 5 day pronghorn hunt | $6500 per hunter |
| 5 day elk hunt | $7000 per hunter |
| All other species (moose, bear) | Call for pricing |
* Archery, Muzzleloader, 1st – 4th rifle season
*Archery hunts are 7 day hunts
*Gun hunts are 5 day hunts
*Extra days can be purchased for an additional fee upon request
*1:1 hunt
*Multiple hunters upon request
*Tag along observers upon request for $2500 per person
Explore More Moose Hunting Opportunities
In addition to our Lake San Cristobal trips, Alpine Outfitters also offers Moose Hunting adventures on Blue Mesa Reservoir in Gunnison.
Book Your Moose Hunt in Lake City Today!
Ready to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moose hunting adventure in Lake City? Contact Alpine Outfitters today to discuss your guided trip.
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