6 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope. Season dates below come from the Colorado wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Colorado bear season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | September 2, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Archery bear season; over-the-counter and limited licenses. An add-on OTC bear license can be bought with a deer or elk license for the same season. |
| Muzzleloader | September 12, 2026 | September 20, 2026 | Muzzleloader bear season; over-the-counter and limited licenses. |
| General Rifle | September 2, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | September rifle bear season (limited licenses). Bear may also be hunted with concurrent rifle licenses during the four combined rifle seasons: Oct. 14-18, Oct. 24-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-15 and Nov. 18-22. September plains rifle and private-land-only rifle bear seasons run Sept. 2-Nov. 22. |
| Concurrent Rifle | October 14, 2026 | November 22, 2026 | Over-the-counter and limited rifle bear licenses valid during the four combined deer/elk rifle seasons (Oct. 14-18, Oct. 24-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-15, Nov. 18-22). |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 2026 Big Game, Turkey, and Small Game and Waterfowl brochures on September 5, 2026.Source: cpw.widen.net/s/5wvx7rggrd/colorado-big-game-hunting-brochur … Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Bear outfitters in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope
Dominguez Outfitters is a family-owned and operated outfitting business dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical hunting experiences in the northern portions of Colorado Units 61 and 62. With deep roots in the area and a strong respect for the land and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Jackson Outfitters provides premier guided big‐game hunts across Colorado’s renowned Units 70, 70E, and 61, offering access to vast Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and select private lands. Our hunts in the Lizard Head Wilderness take place in a …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Last Chance Outfitters (also operating under the name Silver Spur Outfitters) provides a deeply personalized hunting experience centered around the Rifle and Delta areas of Western Colorado. The operation holds a specialized presence in Game Management Unit …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
GuideWest, a brand of Rockin’ Tri M, LLC, is a premier guide service dedicated to providing world-class hunting adventures across the diverse landscapes of Western Colorado. They specialize in high-success hunts for trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, and turkey, …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Wild Turkey
Sawbuck Outfitters provides a quintessentially rugged Colorado experience, specializing in wilderness horseback adventures and big game hunts within the Gunnison National Forest. Based out of Crawford, Joe Cisler’s team operates primarily in Game Management …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
At Travis Kruckenberg Outfitting, adventure is guided by purpose. Our mission is to facilitate the public’s use and enjoyment of Western Colorado’s private ranches, public lands, and designated wilderness areas—while leaving those landscapes unimpaired for …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
6 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a bear tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in Grand Mesa and the Western Slope
- Colorado bear hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.