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Unit S28

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S28 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 112 applicants for 5 tags over three years — slightly more accessible than many sheep units but still a very selective draw. Located in rugged Western Slope canyon and mountain terrain, this unit provides a quality trophy bighorn experience. We regard S28 as a solid long-range preference-point target offering better odds than the single-tag units.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S28

Unit S28 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 112 applicants for 5 tags over three years — slightly more accessible than many sheep units but still a very selective draw. Located in rugged Western Slope canyon and mountain terrain, this unit provides a quality trophy bighorn experience. We regard S28 as a solid long-range preference-point target offering better odds than the single-tag units.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S28

Bighorn sheep in Unit S28 stay close to steep escape terrain across the unit's canyon and mountain landscape. Glass cliff bands, talus slopes, and rocky ridge tops systematically.

Bachelor Ram Groups

Mature rams in S28 spend most of the year in isolated bachelor groups on the highest, most rugged terrain. Locate these groups through patient glassing from high vantages before planning any stalk.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S28

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1195.3% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Colorado's pure preference-point system governs bighorn sheep draws. Unit S28 at 5 tags and 112 applicants over three years gives roughly 22 applicants per tag — competitive but achievable compared to single-tag units. Residents should plan for 12-18 preference points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Unit S28 bighorn compare to other Colorado sheep units?
Unit S28 is slightly more accessible than the 1-3 tag units at roughly 22 applicants per tag, making it a better target for hunters willing to accumulate 12-18 points. It still delivers a genuine trophy sheep experience in demanding terrain.

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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 S28 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