Colorado — Black Bear
CO Black Bear Unit 561
Total Acres
81,885
Public Land
94%
Elevation
7,452–13,971 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-048-P-5-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026 | — | either |
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 67 | 81 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 25 | 27 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 21 | 26 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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