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Colorado Bear — Unit 59
Colorado Bear Unit 59 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
78.3%
↑Draw Odds (2026)
Resident · Archery 1st Season either sex
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0 Points Needed
Drew with no points
90
Tags (Resident)
115
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 | 115 | 90 | 78.3% | — |
| 2025 | 107 | 79 | 73.8% | — |
| 2024 | 91 | 62 | 68.1% | — |
| 2023 | 91 | 60 | 65.9% | — |
| 2021 | 66 | 46 | 69.7% | — |
| 2020 | 64 | 43 | 67.2% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | 66.7% | — |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Muzzleloader 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 28 | 59.6% | — |
| 2025 | 31 | 23 | 74.2% | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 15 | 62.5% | — |
| 2023 | 32 | 21 | 65.6% | — |
| 2021 | 24 | 19 | 79.2% | — |
| 2020 | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 30% | — |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 66.7% | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 80% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 50% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Rifle 1st Season either sex
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 208 | 69 | 33.2% | — |
| 2025 | 186 | 64 | 34.4% | — |
| 2024 | 210 | 70 | 33.3% | — |
| 2023 | 211 | 70 | 33.2% | — |
| 2021 | 205 | 71 | 34.6% | — |
| 2020 | 136 | 74 | 54.4% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 6 | 28.6% | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 10 | 41.7% | — |
| 2024 | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 60% | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bear Unit 59?
The most recent published odds are 78.3% for resident applicants in 2026 — 115 applicants for 90 tags on the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt. The nonresident pool for that same hunt drew at 66.7% (6 tags, 9 applicants). Every year on record here shows 0 points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bear Unit 59?
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 59?
Competition in the resident pool for the Archery 1st Season either sex hunt looks decreasing or stable. Odds ran 68.1% in 2024 and 78.3% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.
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