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Colorado Bear — Unit 3

Colorado Bear Unit 3 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

85.7%

Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Archery 1st Season either sex

0 Points Needed

Drew with no points

6

Tags (Resident)

7

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 7 6 85.7%
2025 12 7 58.3%
2024 14 8 57.1%
2023 16 13 81.3%
2021 18 14 77.8%
2020 11 9 81.8%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 11 6 54.5%
2025 10 5 50%
2024 3 1 33.3%
2023 8 7 87.5%
2021 6 4 66.7%
2020 3 2 66.7%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Muzzleloader 1st Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 5 5 100%
2024 2 0 0%
2023 8 6 75%
2021 12 9 75%
2020 5 4 80%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 1 50%
2024 7 1 14.3%
2023 2 2 100%
2020 1 0 0%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle 1st Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 47 26 55.3%
2025 58 39 67.2%
2024 54 36 66.7%
2023 68 45 66.2%
2021 80 60 75%
2020 55 39 70.9%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 8 7 87.5%
2025 12 10 83.3%
2024 12 11 91.7%
2023 14 9 64.3%
2021 13 8 61.5%
2020 11 9 81.8%

Rifle 5th Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 68 46 67.6%
2025 73 51 69.9%
2024 50 34 68%
2023 80 52 65%
2021 86 64 74.4%
2020 83 53 63.9%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 18 15 83.3%
2025 22 19 86.4%
2024 35 29 82.9%
2023 21 19 90.5%
2021 36 34 94.4%
2020 14 12 85.7%

Rifle 5th Season either sex

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 17 6 35.3%

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 4 2 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 3?
The most recent published odds are 85.7% for resident applicants in 2026 — 7 applicants for 6 tags on the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 54.5% (6 tags, 11 applicants). Every year on record here shows 0 points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 3?
Every year on record for this unit shows 0 points required, so hunters have drawn here without banking points. Odds still differ by residency — check the pool you'd actually apply in.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Bear Unit 3?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 57.1% in 2024 and 85.7% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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