BE053O1R · Either sexRES + NRPreference draw

Unit 53 black bear either sex,1st rifle season

Season Sep 2–Sep 30·Units: 53·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts

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Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident

In 2026, 85 of 85 nonresidents applying drew. Everyone with 0 or more points drew.

Draw result · 2026

100%

85 of 85 drew

Harvest success

Range, 2025

Applicants · 2026

239

Odds by point level · 2026 · Nonresident

You are in the 0 row

Points	Applicants	Drew	Odds · 2026 results	Verdict
1+	16	16	100%
0You · 0 pts	69	69	100%	Likely

Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: Colorado's hybrid draw gives a share of some tags to a random draw.

Draw history

Year	Who	Draw	Applicants	Drew	Share drawn
2026	Nonresident	85 of 85 drew	85	85	100%
2026	Resident	127 of 127 drew	127	127	100%
2025	Nonresident	56 of 56 drew	56	56	100%
2025	Resident	164 of 164 drew	164	164	100%
2024	Nonresident	64 of 64 drew	64	64	100%
2024	Resident	153 of 153 drew	153	153	100%
2023	Nonresident	67 of 67 drew	67	67	100%
2023	Resident	175 of 175 drew	175	175	100%
2022	Nonresident	78 of 78 drew	78	78	100%
2022	Resident	217 of 217 drew	217	217	100%
2021	Nonresident	38 of 38 drew	38	38	100%
2021	Resident	195 of 195 drew	195	195	100%

Other applicant tracks

Track	Year	Applied	Drew
Youth nonresident	2026	5	5
Youth resident	2026	22	22

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

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Harvest success, BE053O1R

2025–2025

259%

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Before you apply

Tag fee: “Nonresident adult/fishing combo* $302.56”
Tag fee: “Resident $64.01”
Points: “Do not submit a separate application for preference points, or both applications will be disqualified.”
Application fee: “■ Nonresident $11.49”

Rules for 2026.

Source: CPW · Updated Nov 13, 2026