CO Black Bear Unit 3
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-003-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-003-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-003-P-5-R | Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-003-O-5-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-003-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 3 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 3 spans 5,758–7,347 ft across 543,000 acres with 59% public land access. Moderate elevation and decent public acreage make this unit huntable for DIY operators without requiring a guide. The elevation range suggests mixed ponderosa pine and aspen habitat typical of northern Colorado's transition zone. **Herd Quality & Population** Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Harvest success has been extremely low in recent...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | resident | 36 | 52 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 10 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 7 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 34 | 45 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | nonresident | 18 | 19 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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