Bighorn Sheep Access Program
The Bighorn Sheep Access Program provides public access for bighorn sheep hunting on private lands in Colorado through the formation, or continuation of partnerships with private landowners. Through this program, hunters can play an important role in assisting CPW and landowners in managing bighorn sheep populations on private lands.
BSAP Program
Bighorn Sheep Access Program Licenses
Bighorn Sheep Access Program licenses are open to Colorado residents only. Licenses are only for the season and ranch on the license. Public licenses are not available on every ranch each year. When available, public licenses are available through the CPW draw process.
The Ranches
Bader
Bar NI
Black Canyon-Hidden Mesa
Canyonlands
Culebra
Layton
Purgatoire
Ranch Land
River Canyon
Trinchera
Harvest Success Rates
Below is the average public hunter success from the last year a public hunt was held on the ranch. If more than one public hunter, average is taken across all hunters.
| Ranch Name | Last Year of Public Hunt | Ram | Ewe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bader | 2024 | 100% | 100% |
| Bar Ni | 2023 | 100% | 67% |
| Black Canyon - Hidden Mesa | 2025 | 100% | Not Hunted |
| Canyonlands | 2024 | 100% | Not Hunted |
| Culebra | 2024 | 50% | 100% |
| Layton | 2025 | 100% | Not Hunted |
| Purgatoire | 2025 | 100% | 100% |
| Ranch Land | 2024 | 100% | Not Hunted |
| River Canyon | New Ranch 2026 | None | None |
| Trinchera | 2024 | 100% | 50% |