CO Black Bear Unit 20

Unit CO 20: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 20 spans 772,000 acres across the North Central Range, with elevation climbing from 4,800 ft to over 14,200 ft—a dramatic vertical spread that creates diverse habitat zones. Public land comprises 61%, providing solid access for unguided hunters across mid-elevation and higher-elevation country. The wide elevation band means terrain transitions from lower piñon-juniper and ponderosa zones through mixed conifer and aspen to alpine tundra, offering flexibility in hunt strategy across seasons and conditions. Trophy Potential Record-book black bear entries from the counties overlapping CO 20 (Larimer and Boulder) are..