CO Black Bear Unit 22

CO 22 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 22 spans 632,172 acres across a 3,400-foot elevation band (5,441–8,857 ft), ranging from low piñon-juniper and sagebrush foothills to high alpine terrain. With 77% public land, the unit offers substantial opportunity for DIY hunters willing to navigate mixed ownership. Access roads connect major drainages, though upper-elevation areas often require hiking into roadless country. The elevation diversity supports varied habitat types and allows hunters to adjust to seasonal movements and weather patterns. Trophy Potential Rio Blanco County, which overlaps this unit, holds a strong historical record of trophy black bears..