I picked up a bear tag for CO muzzleloader. This has been the most bears I seen in about 5 years the area I hunt. Don't overlook trash day if there is a town near and dumpsters if there are any in the area. If you are primarily after a bear hunt them or try getting an elk first and then hunt the carcass then next few days. Last elk I killed I shot it on a Tuesday and when I came back Thursday to hunt it they had it cleaned up already.