CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S54 — DILLON MESA (WEST ELK)
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — S-M-S54-O1-A | Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S54-O1-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO S54 – DILLON MESA (WEST ELK) TACTICAL ANALYSIS **Terrain & Access** High-elevation unit spanning 6,365–13,019 ft with 87% public land and 31% wilderness. Rugged terrain requires solid fitness and self-sufficiency; the 30-day archery season (November) and 30-day rifle season (September–October) demand extended commitment. Forum reports note 13+ miles of backcountry approach, best hunted with partners and horses. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record data from Gunnison County...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Male S1) | resident | 70 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 126 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | nonresident | 142 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 38.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |