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ColoradoMountain Goat

CO Mountain Goat Unit G05 — WEST NEEDLES

Total Acres
520,562
Public Land
80%
Wilderness
42%
Elevation
6,395–14,035 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — G-E-G05-O1-ASep 8, 2026Oct 31, 2026either
2026Rifle — G-E-G05-O1-RSep 8, 2026Oct 31, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
48.2
Top Score
48.2
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Either S1)resident45714
2023Archery (Either S1)nonresident3162
2023Rifle (Either S1)resident3722

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023171165.0%