Canyonlands Ranch
Shooting Range in Las Animas County,
Hunting Opportunities
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Camping:
Yes
Guiding Service:
Yes
Game Retrieval Service
Yes
Canyonlands Ranch
Shooting Range in Las Animas County,
Hunting Opportunities
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Camping:
Yes
Guiding Service:
Yes
Game Retrieval Service
Yes
72,100
Acres
5,500
Elevation
S61
Game Management Unit
Location
Located east of Trinidad and accessible via US Highways 160 and 350.
Terrain
Ranch terrain consists of deep river canyons, rolling grasslands and plateaus. Vegetation varies depending upon site. Cottonwood, willow, tamarisk, and box elder are dominant in riparian areas. Mesa tops are mainly juniper and shortgrass prairie. Depending upon aspect, canyon sides contain juniper, sumac, and mountain mahogany.
Access
Bighorn Sheep Access Program license holders will have an entirely guided hunt. Lodging, transportation to and from hunts and food will be provided. Hunters will need their personal hunting gear, rifles and ammunition.
CPW Map
Game Retrieval Services
Provided by guide.
Guiding Services
The Bighorn Sheep Access Program hunt is an entirely guided hunt.
Overnight Accommodations
Lodging is provided, though camping may be necessary as part of the hunt. Hunt guides will determine when and where to camp. Motels available in Trinidad.
Nearest CPW Office
Lamar Office
2500 S. Main St.
Lamar, Colorado 81052
719-336-6600
Contact Information
Mike Powell
719-859-3207 (office)
Brochures
Colorado Sheep and Goat Hunting Brochure
Be sure to read the “What’s New” pages to see a full list of changes on tap for the upcoming hunting seasons.
Download the Brochure
Bighorn Sheep Access Program
This property is part of the Bighorn Sheep Access program. The Bighorn Sheep Access program provides Colorado residents a unique opportunity to hunt on private ranch land normally closed to the public.
Through this program, hunters can play an important role in assisting CPW and landowners in managing bighorn sheep populations on private lands.