Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 76

Name: Colorado Unit 76 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

621,433

Public Land

100%

Wilderness

31%

Elevation

8,195–13,831 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-068-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-068-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-076-O-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-068-O-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 76 — Black Bear Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** CO 76 spans 8,200–13,800 ft elevation across 621,000 acres of nearly all public land (99.7%), with 31% designated wilderness. High-elevation terrain with significant backcountry access; expect rugged conditions and multi-day packing for remote areas. DIY hunts are viable but physically demanding. **Herd Quality & Population** No herd survey data or population estimates are available for this unit. **Trophy Potential** Trophy record...

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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	143	88
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	128	49
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	45	46
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	11	11
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	391	195
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	71	33
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	resident	23	7
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	nonresident	9	2

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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