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Colorado Bighorn Sheep

Unit S47 (San Luis Peak)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S47 surrounds San Luis Peak in Saguache and Mineral Counties, a remote fourteener in the La Garita Wilderness. The bighorn herd here uses alpine grass benches and cliff faces at elevation, offering a classic Colorado wilderness sheep hunt.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S47

Unit S47 surrounds San Luis Peak in Saguache and Mineral Counties, a remote fourteener in the La Garita Wilderness. The bighorn herd here uses alpine grass benches and cliff faces at elevation, offering a classic Colorado wilderness sheep hunt.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S47

S47 sheep concentrate on the alpine of San Luis Peak and surrounding ridges.

Alpine Benches

Grass benches between 12,000 and 13,500 feet on the east and south faces of San Luis Peak.

Cliff Bands

Cliff edges above Stewart Creek and Organ Mountain give escape terrain.

Cochetopa Hills Edges

Ridges extending east toward the Cochetopa can hold wandering rams in late season.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S47

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Unit S47 ram success typically runs 60-80%. Wilderness access and weather are the main limiting factors.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season31641.8% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit S47 ram tags use Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Resident ram tags typically require 12-16 points. Once-in-a-lifetime under Colorado law.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit S47 bighorn?
Unit S47 typically requires 12-16 preference points for residents through Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Non-resident allocations are limited.
Is Unit S47 a wilderness-only hunt?
Much of S47 falls inside the La Garita Wilderness, where motorized and mechanized travel is prohibited. Plan for foot or stock access once inside the boundary.

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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. Colorado Big Game Hunting Brochure (Current Cycle) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Sheep season dates, Unit S47 boundary · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Bighorn Sheep Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: La Garita herd population, Rocky Mountain bighorn objectives · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Hunting Atlas — Unit S47 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: S47 boundary, La Garita Wilderness layer · accessed 2026-04-17