Colorado is home to some of the largest elk populations in the world and Moffat County boasts to two of the largest migratory elk herds in North America as well as being 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 more than 280,000.
The state’s deer herds are estimated at more than 466,000.
With nearly 2 million acres of public land, the nation's only over-the-counter bull tags, and a call center staffed with live human beings who actually hunt, Colorado is bending sideways to get you to our elk.
Click here to request free hunting information from the Craig Chamber of Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center. We'll send everything you need to plan your Northwest Colorado 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
We sell the following:
- OHV & snowmobile permits
- Hunting licenses
- Fishing licenses
- Colorado State Park passes
- Hunting maps
- BLM maps
- National Forest maps
- Wood cutting permits
- Christmas tree cutting permits
Our Sportsman Information Center is here to help you obtain the lastest information relevant to your outdoor needs. Call 970-824-3046
Lost your card and need a replacement? If you lost your Colorado Hunter Education Card, we may be able to replace it. REQUESTING A REPLACEMENT CARD ONLINE If the card is verified to your Colorado CID record you can purchase a replacement online. Replacement cards may be purchased from the CPW Licensing website for $5. The replacement will be a blue card printed on the same paper as Colorado hunting/fishing license. |
General questions/reporting: |
Moffat County Visitor Center & Sportsman Information Center | 970-824-3046 |
Injured/Problem Wildlife- Meeker CPW: 970-878-6090 After hours: | CSP 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 |