A Colorado moose, sheep, or goat tag is one of the hardest tags in the lower 48 to draw, but it may be worth applying for and we breakdown why!

In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of the Drawn West Podcast, Brian breaks down how Colorado’s moose, sheep, and goat system actually works, what makes it different from the straight preference draws for deer, elk, and antelope, and why these tags are still one of the more realistic long-game plays if you want a shot at a once-in-a-lifetime hunt. He covers the $2,823 nonresident tag cost, the three-year preference point buy-in, how weighted points create a random-but-improving draw system, and what the current outlook looks like for bighorns, goats, and especially moose. He also gets into an option most hunters overlook: ewe, nanny, and antlerless moose tags that can cut the wait down in a big way.

• Colorado deadline: April 7 at 8 p.m. Mountain Time

• Nonresident tag fee: $2,823, plus qualifying license

• Three preference points required before you even have a chance to draw

• Desert bighorn is random and separate from Rocky Mountain bighorn

• Antlerless/female tags can dramatically improve draw odds

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0:00 – Colorado Moose Sheep Goat Overview

0:34 – April 7 Deadline and Tag Cost

4:44 – How Colorado MSG Points Work

12:05 – Why Weather Matters Less for MSG Applications

13:22 – Rocky Mountain Bighorn Breakdown

18:44 – Rocky Mountain Goat Breakdown

22:51 – Why Colorado Moose Looks So Promising

27:55 – Faster Draw Odds with Ewe, Nanny, and Antlerless Tags

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