AZ Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Arizona Bighorn Sheep Season Dates 2026

Bighorn Sheep season in Arizona runs Oct 1 – Feb 28 across 85 Units.

102 Seasons2 Weapon Types100% Avg Harvest

Any Legal Weapon

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1GeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 10GeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 11MGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 12AEGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 12AWGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 12BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 13AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 13BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 15AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 15BEGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 15BWGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 15CGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 15DGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 16AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 16BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 17AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 17BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 18AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 18BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 19AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 19BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 20AGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 20BGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 20CGeneralDec 1Feb 28
Unit 21GeneralDec 1Feb 28

+ 59 more

Rifle

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1General Bighorn SheepOct 1Oct 31100%0.00/mi²91%
Unit 1General Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 300.00/mi²91%
Unit 1General Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30100%0.00/mi²91%
Unit 22General Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 31100%0.00/mi²97%
Unit 23General Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 31100%0.00/mi²98%
Unit 24AGeneral Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 31100%0.00/mi²87%
Unit 27General Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 300.00/mi²95%
Unit 27General Bighorn SheepNov 14Dec 4100%0.00/mi²95%
Unit 27General Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 310.00/mi²95%
Unit 27General Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 310.00/mi²95%
Unit 27General Bighorn SheepDec 5Dec 31100%0.00/mi²95%
Unit 28General Bighorn SheepNov 14Dec 4100%0.00/mi²86%
Unit 28General Bighorn SheepDec 5Dec 31100%0.00/mi²86%
Unit 2BGeneral Bighorn SheepOct 1Oct 31100%0.00/mi²57%
Unit 2BGeneral Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30100%0.00/mi²57%
Unit 4AGeneral Bighorn SheepOct 1Oct 31100%0.00/mi²79%
Unit 5AGeneral Bighorn SheepOct 1Oct 31100%0.00/mi²83%
Unit 6AGeneral Bighorn SheepDec 1Dec 31100%0.00/mi²95%

Bighorn Sheep in Arizona: FAQ

When is bighorn sheep season in Arizona?

Bighorn Sheep season in Arizona currently runs Oct 1 to Feb 28, across 102 season rows and 85 Units, split by weapon (Rifle, Any Legal Weapon).

Where is the best place to hunt bighorn sheep in Arizona?

The best Units for bighorn sheep in Arizona depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Unit above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Bighorn Sheep hunt in Arizona

View Unit boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

Also see Arizona seasons, public land, and license.

Bighorn Sheep seasons in Arizona — offline