CO Black Bear Unit 21
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-021-U-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — BE-021-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-021-U-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-021-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-021-U-5-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-021-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 21 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 21 spans 5,053–9,055 ft elevation across 568,305 acres with 94% public land access. Expect mixed aspen, conifer, and sagebrush habitat typical of Colorado's mid-to-high country. Roads and pack access are available, though early-season hunts (early September) may require ATV or pack support depending on water and snow conditions. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record data from Rio Blanco County (90% unit overlap) shows...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 19 | 22 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 7 | 9 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 230 | 300 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 38 | 41 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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