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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S53 — BRISTOL HEAD

Total Acres
128,354
Public Land
100%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
8,671–12,852 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — S-M-S53-O1-RSep 1, 2026Oct 1, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-F-S53-O1-RSep 11, 2026Oct 1, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
183.5
Top Score
200
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# CO S53 — Bristol Head: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access High-elevation alpine habitat (8,671–12,852 ft) on 100% public land offers excellent access without outfitter requirements. Steep, exposed terrain typical of Colorado's remote bighorn country demands strong fitness and technical scrambling ability. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from the overlapping counties (Hinsdale and Mineral) shows strong historical production, with recent entries (2022–2024) in the record-book...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S1)resident112
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident582

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20235480.0%
2023Rifle4375.0%
2023Other11100.0%