Colorado Bear Hunting
Bear Hunting Near Durango, Colorado
Colorado Bear Hunting in the San Juan Mountains
Black bears are abundant in Game Units 75 and 751, moving through oak brush hillsides, aspen edges, dark timber pockets, and high country meadows as they feed and water. Many hunters add a bear tag to their elk or deer hunt to maximize opportunity, and our local knowledge of travel corridors, berry and acorn food sources, and reliable watering areas puts you where bears naturally roam.
Expect early morning and late afternoon glassing over drainages and benches, careful still hunting along contour lines, and patient sits near productive feeding and water zones. Whether you want a fully guided experience or prefer a more independent hunt with expert insight, we will help you read sign, pattern movement, and hunt safely and ethically in classic San Juan bear habitat. Seasons and regulations vary by unit, so plan ahead, confirm current CPW guidelines, and get ready for a Colorado black bear hunt that pairs perfectly with your elk or deer adventure.
Bear Hunting Packages
Guided Hunts
Arrive at your private cabin at Colorado Trails Ranch, savor a chef prepared dinner, then meet your licensed guide after breakfast to ride out by horseback into the backcountry to a fully provisioned camp. When the hunt concludes, our crew will pack you out and return you to the ranch for a final lodge dinner and breakfast before you head home.
Drop Camp Hunts
Check into a private cabin at Colorado Trails Ranch, enjoy a farm-to-table meal, then meet your licensed guide after breakfast and mount up for a horseback ride into the backcountry to a well-outfitted camp. When the hunt concludes, our wranglers will pack you out with your gear and bring you back to the ranch for dinner and breakfast before you depart.
Private Land DIY Hunts
Arrive at Mountain High Ranch in Hesperus, Colorado for DIY bear hunts with on-site lodging and an impressive success rate. This hunt is perfect for seniors, youth, and anyone who prefers convenient access over steep backcountry terrain. The ranch features a mix of open fields, forested ridges, natural blinds, and multiple water sources including ponds and troughs spread throughout the property.
Experience the Hunt of a Lifetime
