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ColoradoBighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S66 — MOUNT ELBERT

Total Acres
177,524
Public Land
89%
Wilderness
36%
Elevation
8,251–14,422 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — S-M-S66-O1-AAug 1, 2026Aug 31, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-M-S66-O1-RSep 8, 2026Oct 8, 2026male
2026Rifle — S-F-S66-O1-RSep 15, 2026Oct 8, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
187.8
Top Score
191.9
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# CO S66 (Mount Elbert) — Bighorn Sheep **Terrain & Access:** High-elevation alpine unit (8,251–14,422 ft) with 89% public land and 36% wilderness. Access is challenging in the upper elevations where sheep concentrate; lower portions may be more approachable. Expect steep terrain and thin air at peak elevations. **Herd Quality:** Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Harvest trends show moderate success overall: 2025 rifle male success was 83% (6 hunters, 5 harvested), suggesting...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Female S1)resident132
2023Archery (Male S1)resident292
2023Rifle (Male S1)resident1625
2023Rifle (Male S1)nonresident1651

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202310880.0%
2023Rifle8788.0%
2023Archery2150.0%