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Unit S26

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S26 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 118 applicants competing for 6 tags over three years. This Western Slope sheep unit offers an opportunity for dedicated preference-point hunters in rugged canyon and mountain terrain. We view S26 as a quality bighorn draw that produces consistent opportunities for patient hunters who accumulate points over time.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S26

Unit S26 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 118 applicants competing for 6 tags over three years. This Western Slope sheep unit offers an opportunity for dedicated preference-point hunters in rugged canyon and mountain terrain. We view S26 as a quality bighorn draw that produces consistent opportunities for patient hunters who accumulate points over time.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S26

Bighorn sheep in Unit S26 concentrate on steep talus, cliff bands, and canyon rim terrain. Locate escape terrain first — sheep never venture far from it.

Glass Systematically

Use a quality spotting scope from high ridges to cover talus fields and cliff faces across the drainage. Sheep blend into rocky backgrounds exceptionally well. Cover each area completely before moving.

Ram Band Patterns

Bachelor ram groups stay in the most remote, rugged terrain through summer. During the November rut, rams move toward ewe groups in the more accessible canyon terrain.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S26

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Archery55%

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— 1st Season2464.3% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Colorado's pure preference-point system governs bighorn sheep draws. Unit S26 at 6 tags and 118 applicants over three years puts it at roughly 20 applicants per tag — competitive but slightly more accessible than the single-tag units. Residents should plan for 12-18 preference points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit S26 bighorn sheep a realistic draw target?
Unit S26 is competitive but more achievable than the single-tag units. At roughly 20 applicants per tag, residents accumulating points steadily should expect a realistic draw window in the 12-18 point range. Verify annual point progress in the CPW draw recap.

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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 — Bighorn Sheep Units — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: Unit S26 boundary geometry, Public land ownership, Bighorn sheep range · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Bighorn sheep season dates, License structure, Tag quotas · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Bighorn Sheep Hunt Statistics and Draw Recap — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Per-unit harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Draw recap point data · accessed 2026-04-17