Colorado Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
60 units · 73.9% avg hunter success
Colorado's Bighorn Sheep draw runs on a preference-point system, meaning your odds improve each year you don't draw. Nonresidents make up 20% of the available tags across 60 hunting units statewide. For 2026, applications open March 1 and close April 7, with results posted May 26—tag fees run $2823.53 for nonresidents. The units listed below show recent harvest data so you can see where success rates have been highest. Use this intel to pick your application strategy and understand what Colorado Bighorn hunting realistically looks like on the ground.
How the Colorado Draw Works
Draw system
Preference points — the highest point holders draw first.
Nonresident allocation: 20% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 1 – Apr 7(nonresident)
Results: May 26
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$11.49 app · $117.62 license · $2823.53 tag · $100 point
Most Attainable Bighorn Sheep Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
The lowest point level that actually drew each hunt — drawn from real results. No point level draws these hunts with certainty; treat these as history, not a promise.
0 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
2 pts last drew · Rifle, Female S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Archery, Male S2
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Female S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
3 pts last drew · Rifle, Male S1
| Unit | Last drew at | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit S62 | 0 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 100% | 83% |
| Unit S51 | 2 pts('23)Rifle, Female S1 | 67% | 19% |
| Unit S01 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 100% | 94% |
| Unit S13 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 100% | 84% |
| Unit S34 | 3 ptsArchery, Male S2 | 100% | 64% |
| Unit S41 | 3 ptsRifle, Female S1 | 100% | 91% |
| Unit S54 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 100% | 87% |
| Unit S69 | 3 pts('22)Rifle, Male S1 | 100% | 85% |
| Unit S74 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 100% | 93% |
| Unit S11 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 88% | 94% |
| Unit S09 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 75% | 63% |
| Unit S22 | 3 ptsRifle, Male S1 | 71% | 98% |
All Colorado Bighorn Sheep Units
Colorado Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
When do Colorado Bighorn Sheep applications open and close for nonresidents in 2026?
Applications open March 1 and close April 7, 2026. Results post May 26. Mark those dates early so you don't miss the window.
What does a Colorado Bighorn Sheep nonresident tag cost?
The tag fee is $2823.53, plus an $11.49 application fee. Budget accordingly if you're planning across multiple states.
How does Colorado's Bighorn Sheep preference-point system work?
Colorado uses preference points, meaning each year you don't draw adds a point to your application, improving your odds in future years. The more points you accumulate, the better your chances.
What harvest success rates are Colorado Bighorn units seeing?
Recent data shows several units with 100% harvest success—units S62, S01, S13, and S34 all posted perfect success in 2023-2024. Unit S51 showed 67% success in 2023. Success varies by unit, so review the specific unit data before you apply.
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