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Colorado Bear — Unit 43 (43)
Colorado Bear Unit 43 (43) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
51.3%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
20
Tags Available
39
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 | 39 | 20 | 51.3% | — |
| 2025 | 46 | 30 | 65.2% | — |
| 2024 | 43 | 33 | 76.7% | — |
| 2023 | 34 | 24 | 70.6% | — |
| 2021 | 37 | 27 | 73% | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 16 | 72.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | 90% | — |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 80% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 8 | 80% | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 10 | 71.4% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 9 | 69.2% | — |
| 2025 | 8 | 6 | 75% | — |
| 2024 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2023 | 19 | 13 | 68.4% | — |
| 2021 | 14 | 10 | 71.4% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 11 | 91.7% | — |
| 2025 | 23 | 16 | 69.6% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
| 2023 | 20 | 13 | 65% | — |
| 2021 | 17 | 16 | 94.1% | — |
| 2020 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 187 | 131 | 70.1% | — |
| 2025 | 176 | 128 | 72.7% | — |
| 2024 | 165 | 119 | 72.1% | — |
| 2023 | 146 | 109 | 74.7% | — |
| 2021 | 157 | 121 | 77.1% | — |
| 2020 | 133 | 97 | 72.9% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 36 | 57.1% | — |
| 2025 | 49 | 37 | 75.5% | — |
| 2024 | 42 | 34 | 81% | — |
| 2023 | 40 | 30 | 75% | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | — |
| 2020 | 22 | 19 | 86.4% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 43?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 51.3% (2026). There were 39 applicants for 20 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 43?
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 43?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 70.1% in 2026 and 51.3% in 2026.
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