Is Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Rut (Colorado) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn adult rams (male Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis) gather and compete for access to ewes.
Breeding activity is concentrated in late November through early December, when rams are most active and visible on lower slopes and roadside cliffs.
Timing varies by elevation and local herd.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Viewing Area (Georgetown Lake viewing platform) |
| Sheep Lakes pullout, Rocky Mountain National Park (Fall River Road / Trail Ridge Road area) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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