BE053O1RRES + NRPreference draw
Unit 53 black bear either sex,1st rifle season
Season Sep 2–Sep 30·Units: 53·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 127 of 127 residents applying drew. Everyone with 0 or more points drew.
Draw result · 2026
100%
127 of 127 drew
Harvest success
9%
Range, 2025
Applicants · 2026
239
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the 0+ row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0+You · 0 pts | 127 | 127 | 100% | Likely |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: Colorado's hybrid draw gives a share of some tags to a random draw.
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.
What it is
- Legal animal
- Either sex black bear
- Season
- Sep 2–Sep 30
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, BE053O1R
2025–2025259%
Other black bear hunts in GMU 53
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Before you apply
- Points
- “Do not submit a separate application for preference points, or both applications will be disqualified.”
- Application fee
- “■ Nonresident $11.49”
- Leftovers
- “Any licenses remaining after the secondary draw (except for Ranching for Wildlife licenses) will be placed on the Leftover List and available for purchase starting Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. MT.”
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident adult/fishing combo* $302.56”
Rules for 2026.
Source: CPW