bighorn sheep GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)
Colorado, United States
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About S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)
S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk) is a bighorn sheep GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,811 km² (699 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Gunnison, about 0.2 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
- S54
- Area
- 1,811 km²
- Area (miles)
- 699 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,458 km² of public or protected land inside it, 81% 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 | 1,187 | 66% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 192 | 11% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 58 | 3% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 19 | 1% |
| Colorado Division of Wildlife | 1.6 | under 1% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Mt. Crested Butte | 0.9 | under 1% |
| Colorado Department of Transportation | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | males, archery, residents, draw, West Elk Wilderness only source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)
- 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 S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk) (bighorn sheep GMU)?
About 1,811 km² (699 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,458 km² of public or protected land, 81% 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 S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)?
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 S54 Dillon Mesa (West Elk)?
In the same unit system: S13 Snowmass East, S26 Taylor River, S69 Cochetopa and S80 Black Canyon.
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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.