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Colorado Bear — Unit 53 (53)
Colorado Bear Unit 53 (53) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
73%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
27
Tags Available
37
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 | 37 | 27 | 73% | — |
| 2025 | 26 | 19 | 73.1% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 19 | 79.2% | — |
| 2023 | 31 | 26 | 83.9% | — |
| 2021 | 35 | 30 | 85.7% | — |
| 2020 | 27 | 25 | 92.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 25 | 71.4% | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 15 | 62.5% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2020 | 10 | 6 | 60% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | 11 | 7 | 63.6% | — |
| 2021 | 13 | 8 | 61.5% | — |
| 2020 | 12 | 7 | 58.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 75% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | — |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 268 | 203 | 75.7% | — |
| 2025 | 311 | 234 | 75.2% | — |
| 2024 | 285 | 220 | 77.2% | — |
| 2023 | 323 | 243 | 75.2% | — |
| 2021 | 321 | 242 | 75.4% | — |
| 2020 | 300 | 229 | 76.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 97 | 83.6% | — |
| 2025 | 82 | 64 | 78% | — |
| 2024 | 105 | 80 | 76.2% | — |
| 2023 | 103 | 82 | 79.6% | — |
| 2021 | 53 | 39 | 73.6% | — |
| 2020 | 39 | 37 | 94.9% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 53?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 73% (2026). There were 37 applicants for 27 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 53?
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 53?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 75.7% in 2026 and 73% in 2026.
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