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Unit S06

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Colorado Sheep Unit S06 offers a bighorn sheep hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state's preference-point system and are among the most sought-after licenses in the West. We treat this page as a starting reference before digging into CPW's official statistics, hunting atlas, and current regulations.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S06

Colorado Sheep Unit S06 offers a bighorn sheep hunting opportunity managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW limited-draw using the state's preference-point system and are among the most sought-after licenses in the West. We treat this page as a starting reference before digging into CPW's official statistics, hunting atlas, and current regulations.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S06

We use the CPW Hunting Atlas to identify public land boundaries and bighorn seasonal range within Unit S06. Bighorn distribution is tied to cliffs, talus, and mineral licks, and these patterns shift seasonally, so we confirm current conditions with the latest CPW data.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S06

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Archery55%
Bighorn success in Unit S06 is typically very high because tag quotas are small and hunters are highly motivated. We review the most recent CPW Big Game Statistics release for season-by-season success percentages.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 2nd Season21216.7% 3
Rifle— 1st Season11130.9% 3
Rifle— 2nd Season1601.7% 3
Archery— 1st Season1362.8% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit S06 bighorn sheep tags are allocated through CPW's pure preference-point draw. Bighorn tags are among the hardest to draw in Colorado and often require a decade or more of points, so we check the CPW draw statistics summary for the prior cycle.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a bighorn sheep tag for Colorado Unit S06?
Unit S06 bighorn sheep tags are issued through the CPW limited-draw using the state's pure preference-point system. Apply through the CPW online licensing portal before the April deadline.
How many points does it take to draw Unit S06?
Colorado bighorn sheep tags typically require a large point bank to draw. Required points vary by unit and year, so we review the current CPW draw summary before applying.

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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. CPW Hunting Atlas — Sheep Unit S06 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: S06 boundary geometry, USFS/BLM public land layers, Bighorn seasonal range · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (2025 cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: 2025 sheep season dates, Hunt codes for S06, Tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Statistics — Sheep Harvest — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-unit sheep harvest totals, Ram/ewe tag splits, Historical success rates · accessed 2026-04-17