Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 66

Name: Colorado Unit 66 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

575,448

Public Land

84%

Wilderness

18%

Elevation

7,158–14,274 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-066-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-066-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-066-O-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-066-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 66 Black Bear — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 66 spans 7,158–14,274 ft across 575,448 acres of high-elevation terrain with 84% public land and 18% wilderness. This mixed elevation unit offers diverse habitat and strong public-land opportunity for DIY hunters willing to cover distance. ## Herd & Population Status No herd composition or population survey data is available for this unit. Monitor Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) publications for current population objectives and...

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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	48	17
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	27	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	12	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	9	4
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	126	47
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	27	14
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	resident	96	30
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	nonresident	41	15

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Harvest Data

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