CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S61 — PURGATORY CANYON
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CO S61 — Purgatory Canyon. Terrain & Access Purgatory Canyon spans rugged foothills terrain between 4,058 and 5,904 feet, mixing canyon bottoms with steep sidewalls typical of southern Colorado bighorn habitat. Public land comprises roughly 40% of the unit—a mix of national forest and Bureau of Land Management parcels interspersed with private ranches. Access is primarily foot-based; hunters will need solid fitness and mountain savvy to navigate the canyons and ridges effectively. Nearby towns provide reasonable resupply, though this remains a remote, physically demanding hunt. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Purgatory Canyon hold a solid history of..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Rifle, Female S1
SFS61S1RRifle, Female S3
SFS61W3RRifle, Male S1
SMS61O1RRifle, Male S1
SMS61S1RRifle, Male S1
SMS61W1RRifle, Male S2
SMS61W2RShow all 7 hunts ↓Show fewer hunts ↑
Rifle, Male S3
SMS61W3R2025 & 2026 draw results are in
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 12 | 92.0% | |
| 2024 | Rifle | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | Other | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Other | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | |
| 2022 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Other | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — S-F-S61-S1-R | Jan 1, 2027 — Jan 10, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S61-O1-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S61-S1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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