Quick Tips
- Many fishing opportunities
- District can be physically demanding
- Rain and snow can make the rocky slopes very difficult to navigate
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 165"-175" | 185"+ |
On The Ground
Located on the Clark Fork River, this district provides some of the most scenic and rugged terrain western Montana has to offer. Hunters can also obtain a general deer and elk tag, and have access to some great fishing opportunities as well.
At one time this district was considered one of the best sheep districts in the state, with numerous Boone and Crockett entries each year. In recent years sheep numbers have declined, and so has size class.
Terrain
This district has a few unique features. Hunters can hunt sheep early at high elevations in a spike camp type setting. This terrain will consist of mature Douglas fir stands and subalpine fir, with open rocky faced meadows and avalanche chutes. Hunters can also wait until later in the season when sheep move down the mountains to rut. Sheep will be found on shale and rocky slopes near the valley floor.
Roughly 554 square miles
58.7% public land
Elevations from 2,500-7,000 feet
Vegetation
The higher elevations mainly consists of mature Douglas fir stands and subalpine fir with an intermix of rocky grass openings and avalanche chutes. The middle elevations of the district to the valley floor vegetation is very diverse, with a varied mix of numerous pine and fir species, along with many rock scree slopes and mixed mountain brush.
Access
The higher elevations of the district can be very physically demanding to hunt. Access is on foot with anywhere from 3,000-4,500 vertical feet of elevation to gain. Later in the year the sheep will move down to the valley floor to rut. This area provides lots of public access points, but a GPS with land ownership is recommended for hunting later in the season because of the private land in the valley floor.
ATV’s are not necessary
Highway 200 and Thompson River Road will provide access to most the district
Most hiking is done without a trail system
Camping and Lodging
Thompson Falls and Plains are the nearest towns, and both of these towns have hotels that do fill up quickly during hunting season, so book early. Other services they provide are gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants. Camping is allowed on public lands, and there are many established campgrounds and a number of dispersed campsites along the Thompson River.
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