bighorn sheep GMU · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos
Colorado, United States
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About S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos
S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos is a bighorn sheep GMU in Colorado, United States, set by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. It covers about 526 km² (203 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Salida, about 0.8 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
- S68
- Area
- 526 km²
- Area (miles)
- 203 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 392 km² of public or protected land inside it, 74% 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 | 242 | 46% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 137 | 26% |
| Colorado Parks & Wildlife | 7.0 | 1% |
| Colorado State Land Board | 5.5 | 1% |
| Colorado State Parks | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Town of Poncha Springs | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Town of Ponchas 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 | Sep 8, 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
- S09 Sangre De Cristo
- S10 Trickle Mountain
- S20 Marshall Pass
- S47 Browns Canyon
- S49 Grape Creek/Copper Ridge
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos
- 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 S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos (bighorn sheep GMU)?
About 526 km² (203 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 392 km² of public or protected land, 74% 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 S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos?
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 S68 Northern Sangre De Cristos?
In the same unit system: S09 Sangre De Cristo, S10 Trickle Mountain, S20 Marshall Pass, S47 Browns Canyon and S49 Grape Creek/Copper Ridge.
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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.