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Colorado Bighorn Sheep

Unit S77 (Waterton-Kenosha)

Colorado Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit S77 covers the South Platte corridor from Waterton Canyon to the Kenosha Pass area on the Front Range. The bighorn herd uses exposed granite faces above the river and benches in the foothills, producing a small and competitive ram quota each season.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit S77

Unit S77 covers the South Platte corridor from Waterton Canyon to the Kenosha Pass area on the Front Range. The bighorn herd uses exposed granite faces above the river and benches in the foothills, producing a small and competitive ram quota each season.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit S77

S77 sheep use the granite outcrops and benches along the South Platte corridor.

Waterton Canyon Walls

Exposed granite faces above the South Platte in Waterton hold sheep year-round.

Kenosha Slopes

Open pine-grass slopes around Kenosha Pass provide feeding zones.

Rimrock

Look for sheep on rimrock cliff edges that give escape terrain and visibility.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit S77

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle78%
Unit S77 ram success typically runs 55-75%. Tag holders must work around recreational traffic and access closures.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— 1st Season11140.9% 3

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit S77 ram tags use Colorado's pure preference-point draw. Residents typically need 14-18 points. Once-in-a-lifetime under Colorado law.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many points for Unit S77 bighorn?
Unit S77 typically requires 14-18 preference points for residents through Colorado's pure preference-point draw.
Is Waterton Canyon open to sheep hunting?
Portions of Waterton Canyon are closed to hunting. Check the current CPW brochure and S77 boundary description before scouting to avoid closed areas.

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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 S77 boundary · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. CPW Bighorn Sheep Management — Colorado Parks and Wildlife · supports: Waterton herd history, Front Range objectives · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. CPW Hunting Atlas — Unit S77 — Colorado Parks and Wildlife / CSU NREL · supports: S77 boundary, Pike NF ownership, Public access points · accessed 2026-04-17