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Colorado Bighorn Sheep

Unit S09

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S09 is a limited-entry Rocky Mountain bighorn unit managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw. Bighorn is once-in-a-lifetime in Colorado.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S09

Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S09 is a limited-entry Rocky Mountain bighorn unit managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw. Bighorn is once-in-a-lifetime in Colorado.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S09

Glass cliff bands, grassy rock outcrops, and alpine basins. Rams key on broken escape terrain near quality forage.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S09

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Archery55%
Colorado bighorn success is historically high — commonly 60-90% — because hunters invest heavily in scouting and few tags are issued.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season41822.2% 3
Rifle— 1st Season85521.4% 3
Archery— 1st Season82083.8% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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S09 is a CPW preference-point sheep unit. Once-in-a-lifetime rules apply. Check current CPW draw statistics for points-to-draw.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S09 bighorn once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. Colorado ram tags are once-in-a-lifetime.
When do I apply for S09?
Apply through CPW's spring big game application window.

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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 Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Sheep season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Sheep harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw process, Sheep tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17