CO Black Bear Unit 43
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-043-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-043-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-043-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-035-P-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-035-O-5-R | Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO 43 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 43 spans high-elevation terrain (5,650–14,042 ft) across diverse habitat with strong public access (79% public land). The 27% wilderness component creates mixed accessibility—lower elevations and ridge systems are generally hikeable, while high alpine areas require more effort. Early fall hunting (September) typically offers reasonable access before heavy snow. ## Herd Status & Population No population survey or sex-ratio data is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | resident | 163 | 205 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | nonresident | 67 | 71 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 18 | 24 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 10 | 13 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 12 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 85 | 109 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 28 | 30 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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