At a Glance
424Square Miles
63.3%Public Land
7,202 - 13,300Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Be prepared for a physical hunt
- Use the best quality optics you can
- Fly fish the San Juan River for Rainbow trout
East of Pagosa Springs is a large wilderness area, South San Juan. With 13,000-foot peaks, alpine lakes and breathtaking views, this creates a backdrop for a native herd of Rocky Mountain bighorns.
Wilderness restricts this backcountry hunt to foot or on horseback so it is important to be in good physical condition. You will want to use quality optics.