CO Black Bear Unit 42

CO 42 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 42 spans 387,358 acres across a dramatic elevation range from 4,771 to 11,098 feet, offering diverse terrain from lower-elevation pinyon-juniper and sagebrush country to high alpine ridges and mixed conifer forests. With 57% public land, the unit provides solid access for self-guided hunters, though terrain steepness increases substantially above 9,000 feet. Lower and mid-elevation public holdings support vehicle and foot access; higher basins and ridges require hiking. This elevation spread means multiple habitat tiers in a single unit — a strategic advantage for adapting to seasonal bear movement. Trophy..