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Unit G15 (Mount Evans)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Mountain Goat

Unit G15 encompasses the Mount Evans massif and surrounding peaks west of Denver. This high-alpine goat unit is one of Colorado's most accessible thanks to the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, and it produces mature billies in exposed talus and cliff terrain above 13,000 feet.

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Mountain Goat Hunting in Unit G15

Unit G15 encompasses the Mount Evans massif and surrounding peaks west of Denver. This high-alpine goat unit is one of Colorado's most accessible thanks to the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, and it produces mature billies in exposed talus and cliff terrain above 13,000 feet.

Where to Find Mountain Goats in Unit G15

G15 goats live in the most rugged alpine terrain around Mount Evans and Mount Bierstadt.

Summit Ridges

Billies use the exposed ridges near the Mount Evans summit and the saddle between Evans and Bierstadt.

Cliff Bands

Look for goats bedded on ledges and talus bands below summit ridges. They use escape terrain constantly.

Alpine Basins

The basins below Mount Spalding and the Sawtooth can hold groups of nannies, kids, and younger billies.

How to Hunt Mountain Goats in Unit G15

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Mountain Goat Success Rates

Rifle72%
Unit G15 goat success typically runs 80-95%. Billies are locatable and shootable once weather cooperates; weather and dangerous shot recovery are the main challenges.

Mountain Goat Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1442.3% 3
Rifle— 2nd Season1119.1% 3
Rifle— 3rd Season1422.4% 3
Rifle— 4th Season1911.1% 3
Rifle— 1st Season1333.3% 3
Rifle— 1st Season22100.0% 3
Rifle— 3rd Season11100.0% 3
Rifle— 1st Season11100.0% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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G15 goat tags are awarded through Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Residents typically need 14-18 points. This is a once-in-a-lifetime goat tag under Colorado law.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit G15 mountain goat?
Unit G15 goat tags typically require 14-18 preference points for residents through Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Non-resident allocations are very limited.
Is the Mount Evans road open during goat season?
Usually yes in September but closure dates depend on weather. Check CDOT and CPW the week of your hunt — a snowstorm can close the road any time.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Goat season dates, Unit G15 boundary, Once-in-a-lifetime rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Mountain Goat Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Mount Evans herd objectives, Goat harvest reporting · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Hunting Atlas — Unit G15 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: G15 boundary, Mount Evans Wilderness layer, Access routes · accessed 2026-04-17