Which black bear hunting outfitter in Colorado is considered the best?
By Quick answerALLOUT Guiding & Outfitting, out of Mack, ranks first among Colorado's 29 black bear outfitters on review-weighted credibility — a 4.9 average built on 31 reviews — out of 35 guided black bear packages statewide carrying 187 reviews between them.
Top 6 of 29 black bear outfitters in Colorado
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transportation
- Game recovery & pack-out
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
- Lodging
- Meals
- Guide
How we rank: Outfitters are ranked by a credibility-weighted rating that blends each outfitter's verified Google star rating with how many reviews back it up — so a strong average from many hunters outranks the same average from only a few — then by the breadth of black bear packages they offer (live inventory, last updated September 2026). Prices, ratings and review counts come straight from each outfitter's current listings — always confirm details before you book.
Why ALLOUT ranks first
A deep, real record beats a thinner perfect score elsewhere on the roster. The 6 outfitters below run from the Book Cliffs near Mack to the Front Range foothills at Cañon City, and every one books black bear as its own product, not a line item on an elk hunt.
Most of this roster doesn't publish a price
Only a minority of Colorado's black bear outfitters quote a number up front — the table below reflects that minority, not the full 29. That's normal here, not a red flag; call the rest and ask.
Watch what you're pricing against
Colorado sells far more elk hunts than bear hunts, and a lot of outfitters bundle both into one "Big Game" listing. A combo package that happens to tag bear is priced against elk, not against a stand-alone bear hunt — a different product entirely, whatever the title says.
What to check before you book
Confirm the hunt in front of you is actually a dedicated bear hunt, not a bear tag riding along on an elk package, before you compare its price to anyone else's.
What hunters say about black bear outfitters in Colorado
23 black bear outfitters in Colorado carry 187 Google reviews averaging 4.74 — including 12 at three stars or below.
Sourced from Google · most recent review .
| 5 stars | 167 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 8 | |
| 3 stars | 2 | |
| 2 stars | 3 | |
| 1 star | 7 |
I just recently returned from a week long bear hunt with Rugged Rack Outfitters…
I had a spring bear tag for the book cliffs unit and I can say it was an experience that me and my dad will never forget. JT went above and beyond to make me happy. We ended up getting on a bear and had it treed and I passed it up because I had the faith that we could get on another one…
5 out of 5. Aj Peterson · ALLOUT Guiding & Outfitting ·
Being in the location is it, Gypsum Creek Outfitters had access to some of the best country there is to hunt. Whether hunting for healthy populations of elk, black bear and world class mule deer, Tim will find them for you…
5 out of 5. Colin Rouaud · Gypsum Creek Outfitters ·
What a guided black bear hunt costs in Colorado
A guided black bear hunt in Colorado typically costs $5,000, with half of packages between $3,500 and $6,250.
From 13 priced packages of 35 across 12 outfitters, checked September 2026.
1 package runs higher, up to $11,250 — typically multi-day trips with lodging.
Full price breakdown
Guided black bear package prices in Colorado, September 2026 — 13 priced packages
| Point | Price |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $2,200 |
| 25th percentile | $3,500 |
| Median | $5,000 |
| 75th percentile | $6,250 |
| Highest | $11,250 |
What's included in a guided black bear hunt in Colorado
Across 30 guided black bear packages in Colorado that list what they include, these come up most often:
- Guide97%
- Lodging90%
- Meals87%
- Transportation47%
- Meat processing23%
- Game recovery & pack-out20%
- Decoys7%
- License & tags3%
- Game cooler / storage3%
- Dogs3%
Inclusions vary by outfitter and package — always confirm what's covered before you book.