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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 59

Total Acres
414,037
Public Land
41%
Elevation
4,750–14,106 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-059-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-059-P-5-RSep 2, 2026Nov 22, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-059-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-058-O-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
20.6
Top Score
21.1
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 59 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 59 spans high-elevation terrain (4,750–14,106 ft) with 41% public land across 414,000 acres. Mixed montane habitat provides solid bear habitat with moderate access constraints due to private land interspersion. Seasons run early-to-mid September (archery/rifle S1) and September through late November (rifle S5), with late-season tags offering extended opportunity in cooler months. ## Herd Quality & Population No population or herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
19 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident817
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)nonresident57
2023Rifle (Either S5)resident160158
2023Rifle (Either S5)nonresident1010
2023Archery (Either S1)resident3960
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident22
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident11670
2023Rifle (Either S1)nonresident96
2023Muzzleloader (Either S1)resident1121

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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