Colorado — Black Bear
CO Black Bear Unit 471
Total Acres
66,588
Public Land
92%
Wilderness
55%
Elevation
7,748–13,930 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-047-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-047-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-047-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
20.7
Top Score
21.4
Recent (5yr)
2
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 | 19 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 6 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 8 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 63 | 91 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 17 | 22 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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