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Colorado Bear — Unit 20
Colorado Bear Unit 20 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
37.8%
↓Draw Odds (2026)
Resident · Archery 1st Season either sex
0
Points Req.
59
Tags (Resident)
156
Applicants (Resident)
Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Archery — Historical Draw Data
Archery 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 156 | 59 | 37.8% | — |
| 2025 | 165 | 77 | 46.7% | — |
| 2024 | 130 | 73 | 56.2% | — |
| 2023 | 129 | 75 | 58.1% | — |
| 2021 | 135 | 76 | 56.3% | — |
| 2020 | 120 | 77 | 64.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 60% | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 40% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 27 | 57.4% | — |
| 2025 | 43 | 23 | 53.5% | — |
| 2024 | 37 | 25 | 67.6% | — |
| 2023 | 44 | 33 | 75% | — |
| 2021 | 35 | 22 | 62.9% | — |
| 2020 | 34 | 24 | 70.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | 20% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 270 | 69 | 25.6% | 1 |
| 2025 | 268 | 84 | 31.3% | — |
| 2024 | 256 | 77 | 30.1% | — |
| 2023 | 254 | 82 | 32.3% | — |
| 2021 | 276 | 85 | 30.8% | — |
| 2020 | 258 | 83 | 32.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 25% | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 | 4 | 19% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | — |
Rifle 5th Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 232 | 119 | 51.3% | — |
| 2025 | 250 | 128 | 51.2% | — |
| 2024 | 210 | 137 | 65.2% | — |
| 2023 | 210 | 142 | 67.6% | — |
| 2021 | 208 | 144 | 69.2% | — |
| 2020 | 195 | 140 | 71.8% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | — |
| 2025 | 23 | 17 | 73.9% | — |
| 2024 | 11 | 10 | 90.9% | — |
| 2023 | 13 | 8 | 61.5% | — |
| 2021 | 10 | 7 | 70% | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 20?
The most recent published odds are 37.8% for resident applicants in 2026 — 156 applicants for 59 tags on the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 42.9% (3 tags, 7 applicants). Points required in 2026: 0.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 20?
In 2026, this unit took about 0 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Bear Unit 20?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 56.2% in 2024 and 37.8% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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