Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 161

Total Acres

261,039

Public Land

74%

Wilderness

23%

Elevation

7,811–12,102 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

9° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

21° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±9° variability

Vertical Relief

4,291 ft relief

Altitude

12,102 ft max

Remoteness

23% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 4,291 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 12,102 ft.

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Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-004-U-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-004-U-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-004-U-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either

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