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Colorado Black Bear Bag Limits

Complete bag limit guide for black bear in Colorado.

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Colorado Black Bear Bag Limits

Complete bag limit information for black bear in Colorado. Find daily limits, possession limits, and special regulations.

Daily: 1 Season: 1 per year

Black Bear

Big Game

Colorado bag limits and regulations

Daily Limit

1

per day

Possession Limit

-

at any time

Season Limit

1 per year

per season

Important Notes for Black Bear

Separate spring/fall seasons

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Colorado Black Bear FAQ

Common questions about black bear bag limits in Colorado

What are the black bear limits in Colorado?

Colorado black bear: daily 1, season 1 per year. Separate spring/fall seasons

Are there Colorado black bear rules beyond the headline numbers?

Separate spring/fall seasons

What Colorado-wide rules apply when hunting black bear?

Colorado offers OTC elk tags in some units. Research unit success rates before applying.

Black Bear Limits in Other States

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