CO Black Bear Unit 500

CO 500 – Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 500 spans high alpine and subalpine terrain between 9,035 and 13,827 feet, offering mixed public and private landscape across 103,662 acres. The unit is 72% public land, providing solid access for self-guided hunters willing to navigate elevation and distance. High elevation restricts season timing to fall months when bears move through mid-elevation zones; lower public-land percentages in some sub-areas may require scouting ahead of season to identify open country. Hunt Character This is a challenging high-elevation black bear hunt suited to physically fit hunters comfortable with steep terrain..