CO Black Bear Unit 71

CO 71 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 71 spans 6,950–14,120 ft across 333,000 acres with 88% public land access. This elevation range encompasses diverse habitat from mid-elevation mixed conifer and aspen to alpine tundra, providing concentrated hunting opportunities across multiple elevation bands. High public-land ownership ensures extensive ground-covering potential without navigating private checkerboard patterns common in lower-elevation Colorado units. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping CO 71 hold a strong history of producing trophy-class black bears. Record-book entries from these counties span multiple decades with consistent representation, including animals in the top tier of the record..