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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 20

Total Acres
772,318
Public Land
61%
Wilderness
3%
Elevation
4,824–14,226 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-020-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-020-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-020-P-5-RSep 2, 2026Nov 22, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-020-O-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-020-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
20.5
Top Score
21.1
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident7175
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident11
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident1833
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)nonresident12
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident14782
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident174
2023Rifle (Either S5)resident100142
2023Rifle (Either S5)nonresident78

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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