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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S61 — PURGATORY CANYON

Total Acres
1,203,687
Public Land
40%
Elevation
4,058–5,904 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle — S-M-S61-S1-RDec 1, 2026Dec 31, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-M-S61-O1-RSep 1, 2026Sep 20, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-F-S61-S1-RJan 1, 2027Jan 10, 2027female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
12
Avg Score
181.4
Top Score
185.9
Recent (5yr)
2

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
9 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Female S1)resident161
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident2644
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident4191

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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20231111100.0%
2023Rifle11100.0%
2023Other11100.0%