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Colorado Bear — Unit 71 (71)
Colorado Bear Unit 71 (71) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
63.3%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
62
Tags Available
98
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 | 98 | 62 | 63.3% | — |
| 2025 | 79 | 47 | 59.5% | — |
| 2024 | 86 | 61 | 70.9% | — |
| 2023 | 81 | 55 | 67.9% | — |
| 2021 | 107 | 61 | 57% | — |
| 2020 | 91 | 48 | 52.7% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102 | 52 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | 97 | 67 | 69.1% | — |
| 2024 | 60 | 46 | 76.7% | — |
| 2023 | 67 | 56 | 83.6% | — |
| 2021 | 66 | 51 | 77.3% | — |
| 2020 | 71 | 49 | 69% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 16 | 48.5% | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 14 | 63.6% | — |
| 2024 | 30 | 15 | 50% | — |
| 2023 | 30 | 15 | 50% | — |
| 2021 | 26 | 15 | 57.7% | — |
| 2020 | 47 | 11 | 23.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 18 | 42.9% | — |
| 2025 | 32 | 15 | 46.9% | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 9 | 40.9% | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 13 | 48.1% | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 13 | 59.1% | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 8 | 30.8% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
1st Season
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 761 | 535 | 70.3% | — |
| 2025 | 759 | 548 | 72.2% | — |
| 2024 | 691 | 510 | 73.8% | — |
| 2023 | 676 | 509 | 75.3% | — |
| 2021 | 731 | 552 | 75.5% | — |
| 2020 | 697 | 483 | 69.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 229 | 160 | 69.9% | — |
| 2025 | 208 | 155 | 74.5% | — |
| 2024 | 149 | 122 | 81.9% | — |
| 2023 | 203 | 185 | 91.1% | — |
| 2021 | 183 | 157 | 85.8% | — |
| 2020 | 156 | 127 | 81.4% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 71?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 63.3% (2026). There were 98 applicants for 62 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 71?
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 71?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 70.3% in 2026 and 63.3% in 2026.
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