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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S26 — TAYLOR RIVER

Total Acres
257,119
Public Land
99%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
7,756–13,333 ft

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CO S26 — TAYLOR RIVER. Terrain & Access S26 spans 257,119 acres of high alpine and subalpine terrain between 7,756 and 13,333 feet elevation, with nearly all land in public ownership. This elevation range supports classic bighorn sheep habitat: steep mountain faces, alpine ridges, and rocky terrain characteristic of Colorado's west-slope ranges. Access relies on foot traffic and backcountry navigation — there are no maintained roads into prime sheep country, making physical fitness and self-sufficiency essential. Trophy Potential Gunnison County, which overlaps this unit, holds a history of trophy bighorn sheep production. Record-book entries from the area..

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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 →

Archery, Male S1

SMS26O1A
ResidentLowest level to draw:3points in 2024
6.9% 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
202422100.0%
2024Archery22100.0%
2023Archery200.0%
2023200.0%
20222150.0%
2022Archery2150.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — S-M-S26-O1-AAug 1, 2026Aug 31, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
7
Avg Score
182.5
Top Score
186.2
Recent (5yr)
0

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