Quick Tips
- District can be physically demanding
- Rain and snow can make the rocky slopes very difficult to navigate
- Quality optics recommended
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 155"-170" | 180"+ |
On The Ground
This district is located in northwest Montana in the Main Cabinet Mountains. It provides some very remote rugged terrain with a stable sheep population. A high hunter success and low amount of permits will give hunters a good experience.
This district will physically challenge a hunter, it is steep and remote. Late in the season there are areas to hunt if a hunter wants to look for sheep in more accessible terrain.
Terrain
This district includes the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. The wilderness has many remote mountain lakes, high rocky basins and lots of Forest Service accessible trails for hiking or horseback use. Sheep early in the season and throughout the summer can be found in the high mountain lake basins, and move to more accessible areas later in the season. Some of the higher peaks are over 8,500 feet, with very vertical cliff and shale slopes.
Roughly 851 square miles
85.2% public land
Elevations from 1900-8750 feet
Vegetation
The highest elevations will have limited vegetation, mostly rock and shale slopes, with some pockets of grass. As you move down in elevation the vegetation increases with pockets of subalpine fir, Douglas fir, grand fir, lodgepole pine and some very thick pockets of alders. The creek bottoms and lower elevations will have cedar, larch, and a mixed variety of understory brush.
Access
Public access is very good with the majority of the district being on National Forest land. Late in the season snow can limit access to the district. Trail systems will get you into main drainages, but often getting off of the trails to access sheep country is necessary.
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters that hunt this district will spike out while hunting, due to the remoteness of the area. The nearest town would be Libby; this town provides accommodations for lodging, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants. Troy is much smaller but also has some accommodations for hunters and is located near the intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 2.
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