Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 54

Name: Colorado Unit 54 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

374,044

Public Land

85%

Wilderness

26%

Elevation

7,158–13,026 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-054-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-054-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-054-O-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-054-O-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

Top Score

22.4

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 54 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** Unit 54 spans 7,158–13,026 ft with 85% public land and 26% wilderness. High-elevation terrain offering good access via public land, though wilderness areas require more backcountry effort. Adequate road and trail networks for most hunters. **Herd Quality & Population:** No wildlife survey data provided for this unit. Trophy record data (Gunnison County overlap) shows modest but consistent production: 11 all-time entries with an...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	94	92
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	37	37
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	42	64
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	26	30
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	190	108
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	31	13
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	resident	180	57
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	nonresident	56	22

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
4 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data