CO Black Bear Unit 20
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-020-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-020-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-020-P-5-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-020-O-5-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-020-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO Unit 20 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 20 spans rugged high country (4,800–14,200 ft elevation) with 61% public land, offering a mix of alpine and subalpine habitat across a large landscape. The combination of elevation range and public access provides good opportunity for spot-and-stalk hunting, though hunters will need to be prepared for steep terrain and variable conditions across the season. ## Draw Difficulty: Residents Favored **Residents:** Archery is nearly...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 71 | 75 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 18 | 33 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 147 | 82 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | resident | 100 | 142 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | nonresident | 7 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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