10 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Northwest Colorado. 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 Northwest Colorado
Adventure Adams Lodge style starts with horses and mules carrying you and your equipment into the Wilderness. We proudly furnish and maintain high quality wall tents complete with all the equipment necessary for your stay. Included are a wood stove, propane …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch is a world-renowned, family-owned outfitting business based in Clark, Colorado, approximately 18 miles north of Steamboat Springs. The ranch manages approximately 3,500 private acres and holds a massive U.S. Forest Service permit for …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Matt & Kellie Brekke would like to introduce you to Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides. We have been in operation since 1996 with Kellie and Matt taking over the reins in 2023 with transferring our personal hunting passion into fulfilling those of our …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
J-Bar-H Outfitters is a full-time professional outfitting service owned and managed by Jeanne Horne. 2026 will be our 28th year to professionally outfit in this area. It’s a passion for excellence that drives Jeanne to continue working at a business that she …
Black Bear · Elk · Whitetail Deer
Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff is committed to providing personalized service. Our guides are certified in First Aid and CPR and possess extensive knowledge of our private land and permit area. With their expertise in local wildlife habits, our guides …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer · Pronghorn
Family-Owned Colorado Outfitting Since 1961 Established in 1961, JML Outfitters is a third-generation, family-owned operation with deep roots in Colorado’s hunting and wilderness traditions. Today, owner Marie Haskett continues the legacy begun by her …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Medicine Bow Outfitters specializes in “Fair Chase” big game adventures in the scenic North Park area of Jackson County, Colorado. Operating under permits from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Colorado State Forest State Park, and the Colorado State Land Board, the …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer · Wild Turkey
Rockin Y Outfitting, LLC
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Pronghorn · Upland Birds · Wild Turkey
Sable Mountain Outfitters delivers premier big game hunting experiences in Colorado’s legendary Flat Tops Wilderness. Operating under special use permit in the White River National Forest near Meeker, our camps are positioned deep in prime elk, mule deer, and …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mule Deer
Welder Outfitting Services has been sharing the beauty and adventure of Colorado’s upper White River country since 1988. Family-owned and operated by Brian and Shawn Welder, this year-round recreation outfitting and guide service is built on tradition, hard …
Black Bear · Elk · Moose
10 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 Northwest Colorado
- 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.