Colorado — Black Bear
CO Black Bear Unit 42
Total Acres
387,358
Public Land
57%
Elevation
4,771–11,098 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-041-U-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery — BE-041-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-041-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-041-U-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-041-P-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-041-U-5-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-041-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
62
Avg Score
21
Top Score
22.6
Recent (5yr)
5
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 68 | 86 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 21 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 18 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 15 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 517 | 658 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 103 | 119 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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