CO Black Bear Unit 60

CO 60: Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 60 spans 4,467–8,693 ft across 152,000 acres on Colorado's western slope. High public-land availability (85%) means direct access to most productive habitat without needing permission. Elevation range supports diverse bear habitat from mid-elevation oak and pinyon-juniper to high aspen and conifer forests. This vertical relief concentrates bears during seasonal movements and creates multiple entry corridors for hunters scouting different elevations. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping CO 60 (Mesa and Montrose) hold a consistent record-book history with solid production across decades. Recent entries (2021–2023) demonstrate that trophy-class bears remain present..