CO Mountain Goat Unit G05 — WEST NEEDLES
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — G-E-G05-O1-A | Sep 8, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — G-E-G05-O1-R | Sep 8, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# CO G05 – West Needles: Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access This high-alpine unit spans 6,400–14,000 ft with 42% designated wilderness and 80% public land—excellent for backcountry goat hunting. Rugged, exposed terrain above treeline is typical for mountain goat habitat in this elevation range. Access is primarily via foot traffic and scrambling; wilderness constraints are moderate but manageable for experienced alpinists. ## Herd Quality Trophy data is limited: one record-book entry from...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 457 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 316 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 372 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | 17 | 11 | 65.0% | |