Colorado — Bighorn Sheep

CO Bighorn Sheep Unit S56 — BLACK RIDGE

Name: Colorado Unit S56 Bighorn Sheep Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

475,154

Public Land

68%

Elevation

4,332–9,688 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Rifle — C-M-S56-O1-R	Nov 1, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026	—	male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

173.7

Top Score

191.6

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# CO S56 – Black Ridge: Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Black Ridge spans high-elevation terrain (4,332–9,688 ft) across the Colorado Plateau's rugged canyon country. With 68% public land and 475,000+ acres, the unit offers extensive huntable terrain but is remote and requires significant physical effort and backcountry navigation. November rut timing provides optimal conditions for locating rutting rams. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record data from Mesa County (overlapping the...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
2 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Male S1)	resident	1,055	4

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2023		4	4	100.0%