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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S17 — COLLEGIATE SOUTH

Total Acres
235,725
Public Land
84%
Elevation
7,220–14,247 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
18° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
36° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±12° variability
Vertical Relief
7,027 ft relief
Altitude
14,247 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 7,027 ft of vertical relief.

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CO S17 – COLLEGIATE SOUTH Terrain & Access Collegiate South spans 235,725 acres of high alpine and subalpine terrain, ranging from 7,220 to 14,247 feet. The unit is 84% public land, offering substantial access across National Forest and public holdings. Elevation and public-land dominance create a classic high-country hunting landscape with open ridges, cirques, and alpine basins typical of Colorado's central mountains. Terrain at this elevation demands strong physical fitness and route-finding skills; hunters should expect steep terrain, exposed ridges, and extended off-trail navigation. Hunt Character This is a once-in-a-lifetime bighorn sheep tag in rugged alpine country. Bighorn hunting..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle, Female S1

SFS17O1R
ResidentLowest level to draw:3points in 2024
100% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw

Rifle, Male S1

SMS17O1R
NonresidentLowest level to draw:3points in 2024
0.8% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw
ResidentLowest level to draw:3points in 2024
4.2% drew at that levelno level was a guaranteed draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20248225.0%
2024Rifle8225.0%
20238225.0%
2023Rifle8225.0%
20227686.0%
2022Rifle7686.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — S-F-S17-O1-RSep 15, 2026Oct 8, 2026female
2026Rifle — S-M-S17-O1-RSep 8, 2026Oct 8, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
1
Avg Score
178
Top Score
178
Recent (5yr)
0

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