Colorado — Black Bear
CO Black Bear Unit 861
Total Acres
132,449
Public Land
40%
Wilderness
12%
Elevation
7,300–14,316 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-086-P-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-082-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
20.9
Top Score
22.1
Recent (5yr)
0
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 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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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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