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Unit S70

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S70 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 115 applicants for 3 tags over three years, covering rugged canyon and mountain terrain on the Western Slope. This is a highly selective draw that produces a genuine trophy bighorn experience for the few hunters who successfully navigate the preference-point system. We rate S70 as a premier sheep tag worth a long accumulation investment.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S70

Unit S70 is a Colorado bighorn sheep unit with 115 applicants for 3 tags over three years, covering rugged canyon and mountain terrain on the Western Slope. This is a highly selective draw that produces a genuine trophy bighorn experience for the few hunters who successfully navigate the preference-point system. We rate S70 as a premier sheep tag worth a long accumulation investment.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S70

Bighorn sheep in Unit S70 use steep rocky terrain with reliable escape cover. Focus your search on talus fields, cliff bands, and canyon walls visible from the ridge tops.

High Vantage Glassing

Gain elevation before daylight and glass systematically from high ridges. Sheep may be below you on cliff faces or above you on the ridge — cover all visible rocky terrain methodically.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S70

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season1244.2% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Colorado's pure preference-point system governs bighorn sheep draws. Unit S70 at 3 tags and 115 applicants over three years means roughly 38 applicants per tag — a very competitive draw. Residents should plan for 15-22 preference points. Non-residents face extremely long waits.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many preference points do I need for Unit S70 bighorn sheep?
Unit S70 is among Colorado's harder bighorn draws at roughly 38 applicants per tag. Residents should plan for 15-22 preference points. Track annual point creep in the CPW draw recap to refine your timeline.

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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 S70 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