bighorn sheep GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
S56 Black Ridge
Colorado, United States
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About S56 Black Ridge
S56 Black Ridge is a bighorn sheep GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 1,923 km² (742 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Fruita, about 1.6 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
- S56
- Area
- 1,923 km²
- Area (miles)
- 742 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,196 km² of public or protected land inside it, 62% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,076 | 56% |
| National Park Service | 83 | 4% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 30 | 2% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 6.4 | under 1% |
| City of Grand Junction | 1.3 | under 1% |
| Fruita Public Works Dept. | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Mesa County Parks | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.1 | 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, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for S56 Black Ridge
- 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 S56 Black Ridge (bighorn sheep GMU)?
About 1,923 km² (742 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in S56 Black Ridge?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,196 km² of public or protected land, 62% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for S56 Black Ridge?
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 S56 Black Ridge?
In the same unit system: S62 Dominguez Creek (Uncompahgre).
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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.