Quick Tips
- Give yourself plenty of time to hunt this unit, quality animals due exist but it can take a while to find them
- The Missouri River gives good access to the unit
- Roads can become impassible with precipitation
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | 170"-180" | 190"+ |
On The Ground
Located on the north side of the Missouri River Breaks, Hunt District 622 takes in some great sheep terrain, and is in the central portion of Fort Peck Reservoir.
This district has a stable sheep population, but trophy size is not as big as some of the other districts in the breaks. Hunters should have a realistic expectations. There is good access from road systems, but the best access is from Fort Peck Reservoir by boat.
Terrain
On the southern end of the district is the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, this area has limited road access and can have some more remote hunting opportunities. The Missouri Breaks are known for really broken steep draws. On the northern half of the unit the terrain isn’t so broken, with larger plateaus and more gradual ridges and flats.
Roughly 533 square miles
74% public land
Elevations from 2,250-3,350 feet
Vegetation
The vegetation is mainly Ponderosa pine, Juniper and Douglas fir on north and east slopes and in many of the draws. The ridges along with south and west slopes consist of sagebrush and grass and are usually fairly open. The north half of the unit has some agriculture. Along the river there are large cottonwood trees with a thick understory.
Access
This area has a lot of options for access. There are areas that have limited road access, and can provide a more remote hunting opportunity. There are other parts of the unit that are very good day hunting areas, where hunters can get 3-5 miles from road systems. River access is another option, a boat allows the hunter to access a lot of the district which otherwise is inaccessible by vehicle.
Camping and Lodging
The most economical way to hunt this area is to camp, driving distance to any town is significant. The nearest town is Malta. This town is a small ranching and agriculture town with some lodging options, along with a grocery store and restaurants.
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