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Colorado Bighorn Sheep — Unit S51

Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S51 draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

5.9%

Draw Odds (2026)

Resident · Rifle 1st Season ewe only

3

Points Req.

1

Tags (Resident)

17

Applicants (Resident)

Data source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Official Post Draw Recap Reports · Last updated 2026-06-09 · Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Rifle 1st Season ewe only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 17 1 5.9% 3
2025 16 1 6.3% 3
2024 15 1 6.7% 3
2023 28 1 3.6% 3
2022 24 1 4.2% 3
2021 21 1 4.8% 3
2020 29 2 6.9% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 10 1 10% 2
2022 17 1 5.9% 2
2021 8 1 12.5%

Rifle 1st Season ewe only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2024 24 1 4.2% 3
2023 34 2 5.9% 3
2022 49 2 4.1% 3
2021 60 2 3.3% 3
2020 40 1 2.5% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle 1st Season ram only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 114 1 0.9% 3
2025 130 1 0.8% 3
2024 104 1 1% 3
2023 140 2 1.4% 3
2022 156 2 1.3% 3
2021 208 2 1% 3
2020 155 2 1.3% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle 2nd Season ram only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 57 1 1.8% 3
2025 47 1 2.1% 3
2024 22 1 4.5% 3
2023 67 2 3% 3
2022 78 2 2.6% 3
2021 92 2 2.2% 3
2020 78 2 2.6% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle 1st Season ram only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2024 182 2 1.1% 3
2020 195 2 1% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle 2nd Season ewe only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 47 3 6.4% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle 2nd Season ram only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 285 1 0.4% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Archery 1st Season ram only

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2026 16 1 6.3% 3
2025 17 1 5.9% 3
2024 24 1 4.2% 3
2023 22 1 4.5% 3
2022 25 1 4% 3
2021 28 1 3.6% 3
2020 17 1 5.9% 3

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S51?
The most recent published odds are 5.9% for resident applicants in 2026 — 17 applicants for 1 tag on the Rifle 1st Season ewe only hunt. Points required in 2026: 3.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S51?
In 2026, this unit took about 3 points in the resident pool. The other residency pool can differ sharply. Refer to the year-by-year table for historical point requirements and trends.
Is the competition increasing for Colorado Bighorn Sheep Unit S51?
Competition in the resident pool for the Rifle 1st Season ewe only hunt looks increasing. Odds ran 6.7% in 2024 and 5.9% in 2026. The other pool can move the other way, so check both tables.

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