UT Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Utah Bighorn Sheep Season Dates 2026

Bighorn Sheep season in Utah runs Sep 1 – Dec 31 across 30 Units.

36 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Rifle

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Antelope IslandRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 12Nov 19
Book Cliffs, SouthRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
Box Elder, Newfoundland MtnRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 4Oct 24
Box Elder, Newfoundland MtnRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 25Nov 14
Escalante, EastBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Escalante, WestBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Fillmore, Oak CreekRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 4Oct 24
Fillmore, Oak CreekRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 25Nov 14
Fillmore, Oak Creek (cougar)Rocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 4Oct 24
Fillmore, Oak Creek (cougar)Rocky Mountain Bighorn SheepOct 25Nov 14
Henry MtnsBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Kaiparowits, EastBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Kaiparowits, WestBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
La Sal, Potash/South CiscoBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Mineral MountainBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
NeboRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
Nine Mile, Gray CanyonRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
Nine Mile, Jack CreekRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
North Slope, Summit/West DaggettRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepSep 15Nov 30
North Slope, Three CornersRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepSep 15Nov 30
Oquirrh-StansburyRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
Oquirrh-Stansbury, WestRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepNov 1Nov 30
Pine Valley, Beaver DamBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
Pine Valley, Virgin RiverBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31
San Juan, LockhartBighorn sheep (permit)Sep 1Dec 31

+ 8 more

Archery

UnitTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Box Elder, Newfoundland MtnRocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep ArcheryNov 15Dec 7
Fillmore, Oak CreekRocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep ArcheryNov 15Dec 7
Fillmore, Oak Creek (cougar)Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep ArcheryNov 15Dec 7

Bighorn Sheep in Utah: FAQ

When is bighorn sheep season in Utah?

Bighorn Sheep season in Utah currently runs Sep 1 to Dec 31, across 36 season rows and 30 Units, split by weapon (Rifle, Archery).

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

The best Units for bighorn sheep in Utah 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 Utah

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

Also see Utah seasons, public land, and license.

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