bighorn sheep GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
S47 Browns Canyon
Colorado, United States
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About S47 Browns Canyon
S47 Browns Canyon is a bighorn sheep GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,073 km² (414 mi²). The town of Salida is inside it.
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
- S47
- Area
- 1,073 km²
- Area (miles)
- 414 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 761 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 | 412 | 38% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 298 | 28% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 40 | 4% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 28 | 3% |
| City of Salida | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Colorado State Parks | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Town of Ponchas Springs | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Town of Poncha Springs | 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
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, rifle, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- S07 Arkansas River
- S12 Buffalo Peaks
- S17 Collegiate South
- S20 Marshall Pass
- S49 Grape Creek/Copper Ridge
- S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for S47 Browns Canyon
- 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 S47 Browns Canyon (bighorn sheep GMU)?
About 1,073 km² (414 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in S47 Browns Canyon?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 761 km² of public or protected land, 71% 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 S47 Browns Canyon?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Colorado Parks and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to S47 Browns Canyon?
In the same unit system: S07 Arkansas River, S12 Buffalo Peaks, S17 Collegiate South, S20 Marshall Pass, S49 Grape Creek/Copper Ridge and S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos.
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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.