Colorado — Bighorn Sheep
CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S12 — BUFFALO PEAKS
Total Acres
373,112
Public Land
77%
Wilderness
11%
Elevation
7,802–14,247 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — S-M-S12-O1-A | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 31, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S12-O1-R | Sep 8, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-F-S12-O1-R | Sep 15, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
182.6
Top Score
191.9
Recent (5yr)
0
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 119 | 7 |
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | nonresident | 101 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 377 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 482 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 16 | 9 | 56.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 8 | 3 | 38.0% |