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Colorado Bighorn Sheep

Unit S12

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S12 in Colorado offers bighorn sheep hunting managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw. Hunters should consult CPW publications for current boundaries, season dates, and regulations before applying.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S12

Unit S12 in Colorado offers bighorn sheep hunting managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Tags are allocated through the CPW preference-point draw. Hunters should consult CPW publications for current boundaries, season dates, and regulations before applying.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S12

Bighorn Sheep distribution in Colorado Unit S12 follows typical seasonal patterns for the species. Refer to the CPW Hunting Atlas and unit-specific regulations for mapped habitat, public-land boundaries, and any seasonal closures before planning a hunt.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Archery55%
Harvest results for Unit S12 bighorn sheep are published annually by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Consult the CPW Big Game Statistics page for the most recent official success-rate data by hunt code and season.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1119.1% 3
Rifle— 1st Season54991.0% 3
Archery— 1st Season71664.2% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit S12 bighorn sheep tags are issued through the CPW preference-point draw. Point requirements vary by weapon type and residency. Check the current CPW draw statistics and the ProHunt Draw Odds tool for the latest published odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Unit S12 bighorn sheep tag in Colorado?
Unit S12 bighorn sheep tags are issued through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife preference-point draw. Apply through the CPW online licensing portal during the annual big-game draw application window.
Where can I find official harvest data for Unit S12?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife publishes per-unit harvest and success statistics on the CPW Big Game Statistics page. That is the authoritative source for Unit S12 bighorn sheep results.

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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: Big game species managed by CPW, Official Colorado hunting information portal · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Official harvest and success rate statistics, Per-GMU hunt result reporting · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw application process, Annual big game draw timelines · accessed 2026-04-17