CO Black Bear Unit 66

CO 66 — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access CO 66 spans 575,000 acres across high-elevation terrain (7,158–14,274 ft), offering substantial high-country habitat and significant elevation variation. With 84% public land and 18% wilderness, the unit provides good access for hunters willing to pack into backcountry. The high wilderness percentage means remote terrain and self-sufficiency are mandatory—expect boot-in hunts on foot. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping CO 66 hold a modest record-book history for black bears, with entries concentrated in the 2010s. Recent production (2019–2020) shows record-book-caliber animals are occasionally taken from this area, though entries remain sporadic. Trophy quality..