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Colorado Bear — Unit 12 (12)
Colorado Bear Unit 12 (12) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
76%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
114
Tags Available
150
Applicants
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 150 | 114 | 76% | — |
| 2025 | 155 | 111 | 71.6% | — |
| 2024 | 172 | 125 | 72.7% | — |
| 2023 | 172 | 132 | 76.7% | — |
| 2021 | 191 | 155 | 81.2% | — |
| 2020 | 150 | 115 | 76.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 67 | 84.8% | — |
| 2025 | 49 | 39 | 79.6% | — |
| 2024 | 44 | 38 | 86.4% | — |
| 2023 | 75 | 55 | 73.3% | — |
| 2021 | 57 | 38 | 66.7% | — |
| 2020 | 56 | 47 | 83.9% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 24 | 63.2% | — |
| 2025 | 49 | 41 | 83.7% | — |
| 2024 | 36 | 21 | 58.3% | — |
| 2023 | 52 | 39 | 75% | — |
| 2021 | 54 | 30 | 55.6% | — |
| 2020 | 65 | 41 | 63.1% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 19 | 82.6% | — |
| 2025 | 18 | 16 | 88.9% | — |
| 2024 | 31 | 14 | 45.2% | — |
| 2023 | 18 | 13 | 72.2% | — |
| 2021 | 18 | 17 | 94.4% | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 600 | 463 | 77.2% | — |
| 2025 | 587 | 433 | 73.8% | — |
| 2024 | 574 | 448 | 78% | — |
| 2023 | 646 | 537 | 83.1% | — |
| 2021 | 691 | 551 | 79.7% | — |
| 2020 | 591 | 472 | 79.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 136 | 102 | 75% | — |
| 2025 | 148 | 121 | 81.8% | — |
| 2024 | 107 | 74 | 69.2% | — |
| 2023 | 171 | 139 | 81.3% | — |
| 2021 | 180 | 144 | 80% | — |
| 2020 | 125 | 109 | 87.2% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 12?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 76% (2026). There were 150 applicants for 114 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 12?
Colorado uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Bear Unit 12?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 77.2% in 2026 and 76% in 2026.
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