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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 4

Total Acres
299,151
Public Land
48%
Elevation
6,189–10,853 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-004-U-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Archery — BE-004-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-004-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-004-U-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-004-P-5-ROct 1, 2026Nov 22, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-004-U-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-004-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
13
Avg Score
20.8
Top Score
21.9
Recent (5yr)
3

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 4 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access CO 4 spans 6,200–10,850 ft across nearly 300,000 acres with moderate public land access (48%). This high-elevation unit features mixed conifer forest and alpine habitat typical of Colorado's Western Slope. Hunting involves significant elevation gain and rugged terrain. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data shows modest but consistent production: the overlapping counties (Moffat and Routt) have yielded a handful of record-book bears over...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Either S1)resident102137
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident2933
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident4855
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)nonresident57
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident386526
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident100115

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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