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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 201

Total Acres
153,622
Public Land
97%
Elevation
5,335–9,651 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-201-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-201-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-201-O-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-201-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 201 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 201 spans high-elevation terrain (5,335–9,651 ft) with 97% public land, offering excellent access for DIY hunters. The unit encompasses diverse habitat from montane forest to alpine ridges, providing good bear movement corridors during early fall. September archery and muzzleloader seasons coincide with pre-rut activity; late October rifle (S5) is a secondary opportunity in a compressed timeframe. **Herd Quality & Population**...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Archery (Either S1)resident44
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident219
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Either S5)resident38

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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