CO Black Bear Unit 44

CO 44 — Terrain & Trophy Assessment Terrain & Access CO 44 spans from 6,100 to over 12,700 feet, covering 241,000+ acres with strong public land access (81%). The unit offers a mix of high-country terrain and lower-elevation foothills—elevation diversity that supports varied habitat and gives hunters options across different seasons and skill levels. Road access is reasonable, making foot traffic and pack-in hunts both viable depending on where you focus your effort. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping CO 44 hold a modest but consistent black bear trophy record. Historical entries show stable production across recent decades, with animals..