CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S61 — PURGATORY CANYON
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S61-S1-R | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-M-S61-O1-R | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle — S-F-S61-S1-R | Jan 1, 2027 — Jan 10, 2027 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO S61 – Purgatory Canyon: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Purgatory Canyon spans 1.2 million acres across mid-elevation terrain (4,058–5,904 ft). Public land comprises roughly 40%, typical for Colorado sheep country. The unit offers mixed access but expect significant private-land complications; outfitter partnerships or landowner permission will likely be necessary for optimal hunting success. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data (Las Animas County overlap) shows a...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Female S1) | resident | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 264 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Male S1) | resident | 419 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% | |
| 2023 | Rifle | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Other | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |