7 licensed outfitters guide bear hunts in Uncompahgre Plateau. 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 Uncompahgre Plateau
San-Pahgre Outfitters is strategically positioned in Montrose, Colorado—an area Rick Baecker aptly describes as being “smack-dab in the middle of elk and big buck country”. The operation holds a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fair-chase hunts …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Bray Ranches is a rare and remarkable hunting destination—over 100 years of family ownership rooted in stewardship, tradition, and a deep respect for the land. Located in Unit 70 in Southwest Colorado, this generational ranch encompasses more than 20,000 acres …
Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
Experience premier fairchase archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts for Mule Deer, Elk, Bear, and Mountain Lion on the renowned Uncompahgre Plateau, primarily in Unit 62. Our operation spans two exceptional properties—our 6,800acre Upper Ranch and our …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
We are an all inclusive hunting ranch on private property. We have over 12k acres to hunt. We have all easy access to take hunters to tower blinds , ground blinds or one on one with a guide to spot and stock. We are a one guide per two hunters and take 5-6 …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Garvey Brothers Outfitters is a premier specialist for hunting in Unit 61, a region widely considered one of the top trophy units in Colorado for both elk and mule deer. Because this area requires a significant number of preference points—often 20 or more for …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Family-Owned Colorado Hunting Since 2003 Founded in 2003, Knight Canyon Outfitters is a family-run operation where hunting isn’t just a business—it’s a passion. Owned and operated by Bill and Wade Wilson and their families, we take pride in offering personal, …
Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Upland Birds · Whitetail Deer
7 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 Uncompahgre Plateau
- 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.