6 licensed outfitters guide bighorn sheep hunts in San Juan Mountains. Season dates below come from the Colorado wildlife agency; license status comes from the body that issued it.
Colorado bighorn sheep season dates
| Season Type | Opens | Closes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Hunt | September 8, 2026 | October 8, 2026 | Most resident Rocky Mountain bighorn ram rifle seasons run Sept. 8-Oct. 8; archery ram seasons run Aug. 1-31 in most archery units. Individual unit dates vary from Aug. 1 to Nov. 8. All sheep licenses are limited draw licenses. |
2026-2027 seasonVerified against Colorado Parks and Wildlife, 2026 Big Game, Turkey, and Small Game and Waterfowl brochures on September 5, 2026.Source: cpw.widen.net/s/n87kwmkzbt/colorado-sheep-and-goat-brochure Confirm dates in the current regulations before you hunt.
Bighorn Sheep outfitters in San Juan Mountains
Vallecito Lake Outfitters is located 25 miles northeast of Durango at the scenic Vallecito Lake, serving as a premier entry point for the Weminuche Wilderness and the San Juan Mountains. Operating under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer
San Juan Outfitting is a full-service wilderness operation that provides elite access to the rugged San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies. Operating under a long-standing U.S. Forest Service permit, Jesse Bauer’s team specializes in deep-woods adventures …
Bighorn Sheep · Elk · Mountain Goat · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
High Mountain Hunts (HMH) is a premier big game guide service specializing in high-altitude adventures within the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. Operating under special use permits, Nick Maragas and his team focus on providing elite fair-chase hunts …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Lobo Outfitters, LLC offers guided and non-guided hunts in Southwest Colorado. During the summer months, we offer fishing and camping adventures creating vivid, lasting memories for the whole family. Opportunities to experience God’s country high-above-it-all …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Sundown Outfitters and Rio Grande Outfitters operate year-round in the rugged backcountry of southwest Colorado, offering guided hunts and wilderness experiences across the San Juan, Rio Grande, and Weminuche National Forests, as well as the South San Juan and …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Moose · Mountain Lion · Mule Deer · Wild Turkey
Weminuche Wilderness Outfitters specializes in providing authentic, deep-woods adventures within the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. Operating primarily in Game Management Unit 751, they offer a comprehensive range of hunts including …
Bighorn Sheep · Black Bear · Elk · Mule Deer
6 licensed outfittersLicense status verified against Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Professional and Occupational Licenses on September 5, 2026.Source: data.colorado.gov/resource/7s5z-vewr.json Confirm an outfitter’s license with the issuing board before you book.
Before you book
- Confirm the outfitter’s license is current — every listing links to the issuing body’s own record.
- Ask which hunt areas they operate in, and whether a bighorn sheep tag there is draw-only or over the counter.
- All outfitters in San Juan Mountains
- Colorado bighorn sheep hunting outfitters
For reference only. This page summarizes agency publications and is not legal advice or an official source; confirm dates, limits and fees with the state wildlife agency before you hunt. Regulations change mid-season. Send a correction if you spot an error. Disclaimer.