Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 82

Name: Colorado Unit 82 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

697,042

Public Land

75%

Wilderness

12%

Elevation

7,512–14,233 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-082-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-082-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-082-O-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-082-O-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 82 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 82 spans 7,500–14,200 ft elevation with 75% public land and 12% designated wilderness—a mixed-terrain West Slope unit offering mid-to-high-country access without extreme guide-dependence. The wide elevation range supports diverse bear habitat from oak and berry patches at lower elevations to alpine edges. **Herd Quality** No wildlife survey data (population or age structure) is provided for this unit. Harvest data shows highly variable...

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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	55	44
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	23	14
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	23	23
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	6	6
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	190	87
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	30	8
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	resident	58	62
2023	Rifle (Either S5)	nonresident	24	24

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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