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ColoradoBlack Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 82

Total Acres
697,042
Public Land
75%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
7,512–14,233 ft

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CO 82 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access CO 82 spans 7,512–14,233 feet across nearly 700,000 acres of central Colorado, with 75% public land providing solid access throughout the unit. The elevation range supports diverse habitat from mid-elevation mixed forest through high alpine, creating varied hunting opportunity. Twelve percent wilderness designation means most of the unit is accessible by standard hiking and off-trail travel without guide restrictions. Hunt Character This is a classic fall bear hunt suited to self-reliant hunters comfortable with high-elevation terrain and extended foot travel. The vast acreage and public-land majority reward hunters willing to..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Either S1

BE082O1A
NonresidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (33% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (46% of applicants at that level)

Muzzleloader, Either S1

BE082O1M
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentTook1point to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 0 pts (91% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Either S1

BE082O1R
NonresidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (45% of applicants at that level)
ResidentTook2points to draw with certainty in 2024
lowest level to draw: 1 pts (53% of applicants at that level)

Rifle, Either S5

BE082O5R
NonresidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level
ResidentDrew out at0points in 2024
100% drew at that level

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Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — BE-082-O-1-ASep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader — BE-082-O-1-MSep 12, 2026Sep 20, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-082-O-5-ROct 14, 2026Oct 18, 2026either
2026Rifle — BE-082-O-1-RSep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2026either

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