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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 47

Total Acres
187,997
Public Land
94%
Wilderness
44%
Elevation
6,590–14,161 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-047-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-047-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-047-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-035-P-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
20.7
Top Score
21.4
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 47 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Accessibility CO 47 spans high-elevation terrain (6,590–14,161 ft) with 94% public land and 44% designated wilderness. Rugged alpine and subalpine habitat provides excellent bear cover and elevation diversity. Wilderness access is significant but huntable for determined foot-traffic hunters; no guide requirement exists for Colorado. ## Herd Status & Population Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Recent harvest success rates...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Either S1)resident1921
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident33
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident67
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)nonresident88
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident6391
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident1722

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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