bighorn sheep GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
S15 Sheep Mountain
Colorado, United States
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About S15 Sheep Mountain
S15 Sheep Mountain is a bighorn sheep GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,448 km² (559 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Bayfield, about 41 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- S15
- Area
- 1,448 km²
- Area (miles)
- 559 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,366 km² of public or protected land inside it, 94% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 1,364 | 94% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 2.2 | under 1% |
| Town of South Fork | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Season dates, bag limits and licences for S15 Sheep Mountain are in Colorado Parks and Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- S16 Cimarrona Peak
- S29 Alamosa Canyon
- S30 Conejos River
- S31 Blanca River
- S36 Bellows Creek
- S53 Bristol Head
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for S15 Sheep Mountain
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is S15 Sheep Mountain (bighorn sheep GMU)?
About 1,448 km² (559 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in S15 Sheep Mountain?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,366 km² of public or protected land, 94% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for S15 Sheep Mountain?
In Colorado Parks and Wildlife's official regulations: https://cpw.state.co.us/activities/hunting/big-game
Which units are next to S15 Sheep Mountain?
In the same unit system: S16 Cimarrona Peak, S29 Alamosa Canyon, S30 Conejos River, S31 Blanca River, S36 Bellows Creek and S53 Bristol Head.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.