Unit S61
Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S61 is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw system. Tags are allocated annually via the CPW big game draw.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S61
Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S61 is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) through its preference-point draw system. Tags are allocated annually via the CPW big game draw.
Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S61
Rams in Unit S61 hold on cliff bands, rocky ridges, and alpine basins where escape terrain meets good feed.
How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S61
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— 1st Season | 1 | 11 | 9.1% | 3 |
| Rifle— 1st Season | 3 | 241 | 1.2% | 3 |
| Rifle— 1st Season | 1 | 226 | 0.4% | 3 |
| Rifle— 1st Season | 1 | 493 | 0.2% | 3 |
| Rifle— 2nd Season | 2 | 140 | 1.4% | 3 |
| Rifle— 3rd Season | 1 | 25 | 4.0% | 3 |
| Rifle— 3rd Season | 1 | 248 | 0.4% | — |
| Rifle— 1st Season | 2 | 48 | 4.2% | 3 |
| Rifle— 4th Season | 1 | 255 | 0.4% | 3 |
Data from 2026 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- CPW Big Game Hunting — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Season structure, License types · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Statistics — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Harvest data, Hunter success rates · accessed 2026-04-17
- CPW Big Game Draw — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Preference-point draw process, Tag allocation · accessed 2026-04-17