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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S09 — SANGRE DE CRISTO

Total Acres
730,133
Public Land
63%
Wilderness
15%
Elevation
6,993–14,249 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — S-M-S09-O1-AAug 1, 2026Aug 31, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-M-S09-O1-RSep 8, 2026Oct 8, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-F-S09-O1-RSep 15, 2026Oct 8, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
180.8
Top Score
182
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# CO S09 – Sangre de Cristo: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This high-alpine unit spans 6,993–14,249 ft with 63% public land and 15% designated wilderness. Expect steep, rocky high-country terrain above timberline with challenging access and significant elevation gain. The wilderness component limits road travel; most hunting involves backpacking or spike camps in rugged alpine basins and ridge systems. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from Saguache County (56% overlap with S09) shows...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
11 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident204
2023Rifle (Female S1)nonresident11
2023Archery (Male S1)resident1528
2023Archery (Male S1)nonresident1431
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident4438
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident2361

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2023231461.0%
2023Rifle14964.0%
2023Archery9556.0%