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Unit S54 (Collegiate Peaks Sheep)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Sheep Unit S54 covers the alpine escarpments of the Collegiate Peaks range in Chaffee County. Tall 14,000-foot peaks, rocky cirques, and tundra basins support a healthy transplanted bighorn herd. One of Colorado's premier high-alpine sheep hunts.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S54

Sheep Unit S54 covers the alpine escarpments of the Collegiate Peaks range in Chaffee County. Tall 14,000-foot peaks, rocky cirques, and tundra basins support a healthy transplanted bighorn herd. One of Colorado's premier high-alpine sheep hunts.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in S54

S54 rams live on high alpine tundra and cliff bands.

Summer and Early Season

Rams above 12,000 feet on Mount Princeton, Mount Antero, and Mount Shavano.

Rifle Season

Rams drop to mid-elevation cliff faces as snow accumulates.

Travel Routes

Rams move between cirques along consistent game trails.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in S54

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Archery55%
Rifle78%
S54 ram success runs 65-85%. Tight quotas and rugged country mean tag holders typically invest 7-10 day hunts.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Archery— 1st Season4904.4% 3
Rifle— 1st Season31871.6% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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CPW preference-point draw. S54 ram tags typically require 17+ resident points.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What points for S54?
Typical recent draws: 17+ resident points. Non-resident 20+.
Is S54 unguided-friendly?
Yes for experienced mountain hunters. The terrain is demanding — hire horse packers if possible to move gear and meat.

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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: Collegiate Peaks bighorn, Herd estimates, Management · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. Pike and San Isabel National Forests — USDA Forest Service · supports: Collegiate Peaks Wilderness access, Trailheads, Camping rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: S54 harvest, Success rates · accessed 2026-04-17