Quick Tips
- Physical conditioning will be very important
- Good optics can really help on this hunt
- GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate public and private lands
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 155"-165" | 170"+ |
On The Ground
This small unit is found in southwestern Montana and lies along the Yellowstone National Park Boundary. Because this unit is so small hunters will generally find sheep through deductive reasoning as there are only so many places the sheep can go. Most of the central low lying portions of the unit are private but most of the sheep habitat is found on public lands on the western edge of the unit.
While this unit is small, the country is still big and hunters should be physcially prepared for this hunt.
Terrain
Most of this unit is very mountainious with many timbered ridges climbing sharply to rocky ridges and cliff faces. Meadows dot the many creek bottoms and drainages throughout the unit. Most of this unit is heavily timbered, particularly on northern slopes, with the exception of low-lying private land areas.
Roughly 60 square miles
60% public land
Elevations range from 5,200-9,500 feet.
Vegetation
The majority of this unit is timbered with spruce, fir and pine trees. There are numerous open grass parks throughout the forest. This area is intermixed with boulder fields, rocky ridges and extremely steep faces.
Access
Private lands occupy the central portion of the unit which can cause some access issues. There are some trails leading from these private areas into the backountry but hunters will still need to work very hard to reach prime sheep habitat.
Camping and Lodging
Because of the remote nature of this unit most hunters will opt for traditional primitive camping options or backpackig. There are no modern lodging options within the unit.
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