Durango Hunting Trips | Fishing Trips and Horseback Trips
Durango Hunting Trips | Fishing Trips and Horseback Trips
Colorado Wilderness Outfitters offers guided wilderness bighorn sheep hunting opportunities on public land in Southwest Colorado. These hunts operate in designated wilderness areas of the San Juan Mountains and are accessed by horseback, followed by hunting on foot in steep, rugged terrain.
Bighorn sheep hunts are among the most limited and highly regulated hunting opportunities in Colorado. Availability is dictated entirely by state licensing, draw odds, and season structure, and requires long-term planning.
Bighorn sheep hunting takes place in remote, mountainous environments characterized by steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and exposed terrain. These hunts often involve long periods of glassing, careful evaluation of animals, and deliberate movement through challenging country.
Colorado Wilderness Outfitters manages camp logistics, stock access, and field guidance, while hunters should be prepared for physically demanding conditions and extended time in remote country.
Bighorn sheep licenses in Colorado are issued exclusively through the draw system and are considered once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for most hunters. Drawing a tag often requires many years of applying and accumulating preference points.
Because of the rarity of these licenses, bighorn sheep hunts are offered only when tags are successfully drawn and scheduling aligns.
Bighorn sheep hunts operate from established wilderness camps accessed by horseback as terrain allows. From camp, hunters typically travel on foot into higher elevations where sheep are located.
Daily distances may be shorter than other hunts, but physical demand remains high due to terrain and elevation.
Bighorn sheep hunting is physically demanding and requires comfort with exposure, elevation, and uneven footing.
Safety considerations play a central role in route selection and daily decision-making during these hunts.
These hunts are best suited for hunters with prior mountain or backcountry experience who understand the risks and demands of alpine environments.
Due to licensing restrictions and limited opportunity, bighorn sheep hunts require extensive advance planning.
Clear communication and realistic expectations are essential components of planning these hunts.
Pricing for bighorn sheep hunts varies by season, duration, and logistical requirements. Final pricing and availability are confirmed through direct conversation after licensing requirements are understood.
If you’re considering a wilderness bighorn sheep hunt and want to understand licensing timelines, terrain, and expectations, we encourage you to reach out.
