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.
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
Mountain Goat Success Rates
Mountain Goat Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle — 1st Season either sex (resident) | 1 | 82 | 1.2% | 3 |
| Rifle — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (resident) | 1 | 66 | 1.5% | 3 |
| Rifle — 2nd Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 3rd Season either sex (resident) | 1 | 26 | 3.8% | 3 |
| Rifle — 3rd Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 4th Season either sex (resident) | 1 | 31 | 3.2% | 3 |
| Rifle — 4th Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season nanny only (resident) | 1 | 31 | 3.2% | 3 |
| Rifle — 1st Season nanny only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season either sex (resident) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 3 |
| Rifle — 1st Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 3rd Season either sex (resident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 3 |
| Rifle — 3rd Season either sex (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Rifle — 1st Season nanny only (resident) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 3 |
| Rifle — 1st Season nanny only (nonresident) | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Data from 2026 draw results. Each row is one residency pool — read the label before the number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 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
- CPW Mountain Goat Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Mount Evans herd objectives, Goat harvest reporting · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Hunting Atlas — Unit G15 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: G15 boundary, Mount Evans Wilderness layer, Access routes · accessed 2026-04-17