WY Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Hunt Areas 2026

Bighorn Sheep season in Wyoming runs Aug 1 – Aug 31 across 19 Hunt Areas.

42 Seasons2 Weapon Types78% Avg Harvest

Rifle

Hunt AreaTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3188%0.02/mi²92%
Unit 10Type 1 RifleAug 15 — Oct 15100%0.01/mi²90%
Unit 12Type 1 RifleAug 15 — Oct 15100%0.02/mi²90%
Unit 12Type 2 RifleAug 15 — Oct 31100%0.02/mi²90%
Unit 17Type 2 RifleSep 1 — Oct 31100%0.01/mi²71%
Unit 17Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 31100%0.01/mi²71%
Unit 18Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Nov 30100%0.00/mi²51%
Unit 19Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3189%0.00/mi²30%
Unit 2Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3174%0.03/mi²85%
Unit 20Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Nov 30100%0.00/mi²28%
Unit 21Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 31100%0.00/mi²72%
Unit 22Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 310%0.04/mi²43%
Unit 24Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 310%0.00/mi²99%
Unit 26Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 31100%0.00/mi²62%
Unit 3Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3170%0.03/mi²91%
Unit 4Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3194%0.02/mi²99%
Unit 5Type 1 RifleAug 1 — Aug 3185%0.01/mi²70%
Unit 5Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3185%0.01/mi²70%
Unit 6Type 1 RifleAug 1 — Oct 31100%0.00/mi²94%
Unit 7Type 1 RifleAug 15 — Oct 3164%0.01/mi²95%
Unit 8Type 1 RifleSep 1 — Oct 3150%0.00/mi²82%
Unit 9Type 1 RifleAug 15 — Oct 1540%0.02/mi²94%

Archery

Hunt AreaTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3188%0.02/mi²92%
Unit 10Type 1 ArcheryAug 1 — Aug 14100%0.01/mi²90%
Unit 12Type 2 ArcheryAug 1 — Aug 14100%0.02/mi²90%
Unit 12Type 1 ArcheryAug 1 — Aug 14100%0.02/mi²90%
Unit 17Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.01/mi²71%
Unit 17Type 2 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.01/mi²71%
Unit 18Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.00/mi²51%
Unit 19Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3189%0.00/mi²30%
Unit 2Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3174%0.03/mi²85%
Unit 20Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.00/mi²28%
Unit 21Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.00/mi²72%
Unit 22Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 310%0.04/mi²43%
Unit 24Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 310%0.00/mi²99%
Unit 26Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 31100%0.00/mi²62%
Unit 3Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3170%0.03/mi²91%
Unit 4Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3194%0.02/mi²99%
Unit 5Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3185%0.01/mi²70%
Unit 7Type 1 ArcheryAug 1 — Aug 1464%0.01/mi²95%
Unit 8Type 1 ArcheryAug 15 — Aug 3150%0.00/mi²82%
Unit 9Type 1 ArcheryAug 1 — Aug 1440%0.02/mi²94%

Bighorn Sheep in Wyoming: FAQ

When is bighorn sheep season in Wyoming?

Bighorn Sheep season in Wyoming currently runs Aug 1 to Aug 31, across 42 season rows and 19 Hunt Areas, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle).

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

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

Plan your Bighorn Sheep hunt in Wyoming

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