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Colorado Bighorn Sheep

Unit S51 (Pikes Peak)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Sheep Unit S51 centers on Pikes Peak in Teller and El Paso counties. Pike National Forest timber and alpine escarpments on the 14,115-foot peak support a notable bighorn herd. Road access up the Pikes Peak Highway makes this an unusually accessible sheep hunt.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S51

Sheep Unit S51 centers on Pikes Peak in Teller and El Paso counties. Pike National Forest timber and alpine escarpments on the 14,115-foot peak support a notable bighorn herd. Road access up the Pikes Peak Highway makes this an unusually accessible sheep hunt.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in S51

S51 rams work the alpine benches and cliff faces of Pikes Peak.

Summer

Rams on alpine tundra above 12,000 feet near Devils Playground.

Rifle

Mid-elevation scree and cliff bands near Bottomless Pit and the Crags.

Access

Pikes Peak Highway gives vehicle access to 14,115 feet. Hunting must occur outside highway-closed zones.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in S51

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Archery55%
S51 ram success typically 75-90%, driven by concentrated herd and highway-aided glassing.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1250.0% 3
Rifle— 1st Season1714.3% 3
Rifle— 1st Season1971.0% 3
Rifle— 2nd Season1283.6% 3
Rifle— 1st Season21821.1% 3
Rifle— 2nd Season31323.1% 3
Rifle— 2nd Season12410.4% 3
Archery— 1st Season1137.7% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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CPW bighorn draw. S51 ram tags typically require 15+ resident points, 18+ non-resident.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive to my Pikes Peak hunt?
Close. Pikes Peak Highway reaches the summit, but you still must hike into cirques for most opportunities.
How many points for S51?
Typical recent draws: 15-20 resident points. Non-residents more.

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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 Bighorn Sheep Research — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Pikes Peak bighorn history, Herd estimates, Disease · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Pike and San Isabel National Forests — USDA Forest Service · supports: Pike NF access on Pikes Peak, Trailhead list, Dispersed camping · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: S51 harvest, Success rates · accessed 2026-04-17