At a Glance
Northeast of Steamboat Springs along the Continental Divide is the Mt. Zirkel herd with an estimated population of 60 Rocky Mountain bighorns. Area includes Mt. Zirkel Wilderness on Routt National Forest.
Hunters should be in excellent condition and be prepared for a very difficult hunt on rugged alpine tundra. Bighorn rams can sometimes drop into drainages making them difficult to spot and stalk.
Quick Tips
- Wilderness travel is restricted to foot or horseback
- Prepare for quick weather changes
- Snow possible in late September

