Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 50

Name: Colorado Unit 50 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

320,140

Public Land

46%

Elevation

7,906–11,513 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-050-U-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — BE-050-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-050-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-050-U-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-050-P-5-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-050-U-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-050-O-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

Top Score

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 50 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 50 spans 7,900–11,500 ft elevation across 320,140 acres with 46% public land access. This high-elevation terrain offers a mix of subalpine forest and alpine meadows typical of Colorado's central mountains. The moderate public land percentage means you'll rely on a blend of public access and potential private land partnerships. ## Herd Status & Population Trophy record data is limited — only one record-book entry (20.0 B&C) from...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
11 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	27	36
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	5	5
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	16	19
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	3	3
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	118	107
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	2	2

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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