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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 1

Total Acres
81,261
Public Land
92%
Elevation
5,008–8,858 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-001-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-001-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-001-O-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-001-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
5
Avg Score
21
Top Score
21.9
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 1 – Black Bear Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 1 spans 5,000–8,900 ft with 92% public land, offering excellent accessibility for DIY hunts across a mix of elevation zones. The 81,000-acre unit provides solid opportunity for foot hunters to find undisturbed bears. **Herd Quality & Population** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow or population estimates) is provided for this unit. Herd composition and population trend relative to objectives cannot be assessed from the available data....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident22
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident22
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident23
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident104
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident51
2023Rifle (Either S5)resident22

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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