I know it is too late for this year (apply by April 1). However, the black bear season in Colorado (by draw) usually runs the entire month of September. There are so many bears out here you don' t need a guide, and you can hunt the way you want on your own timeframe. The non-resident tag fee is about $253. You might consider it for next year.

You could look at CO OTC tags. Again, there are so many bear, I don' t see the need for a guide.

Good luck.