| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 170"-175" | 180"+ |
On The Ground
This large hunting district is located between the cities of Helena and Butte. Hunters will find excellent public access here with great sheep habitat. Sheep populations are slowly climbing in this area and the quality of rams is rising with it.
This is a new and growing population of sheep. Hunters can find mature rams but the density of big rams is still low.
Terrain
This unit varies from a low elevation of 4,000 feet to a high of nearly 9,500 feet. The majority of the unit is mountainous and timbered, with rolling grass hills and parks mixed in at all elevations. The valley floors have farm ground which is mostly private. Up high you will find rock and scree slopes which sheep will utilize.
Roughly 1,242 square miles
41% public land
Elevations range from 4,000 - 9,400 feet
Vegetation
The higher elevations and northern slopes are timbered with pine and fir. Grasses dominate the parks and open hillsides. In the southern end there are mixed pine and sagebrush giving way to sagebrush and juniper flats. A major fire in the north has left numerous standing dead trees making access and hunting challenging.
Access
Public access in this unit is excellent. Trails into the more remote sections take off from both the east and west sides of the Elkhorn range. Roads are common in the southern half of the unit. Accessing Tizer Basin most years requires an ATV, along with accessing some of the higher jumping off points. Many of the roads are too rough for a highway vehicle.
Camping and Lodging
Lodging is available in Helena, Townsend, Boulder and Three Forks. Camping is allowed on National Forest ground up to 14 days in a row. Forest Service cabins can be reserved.
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Tire chains recommended if there is a heavy snowfall
Limited cell phone service
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