Bighorn Sheep Hunting

Hunting Regulations

Map of Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zones

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Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zones. (click to enlarge)

Mammal Hunting

Regulations for taking big and small game mammals, furbearers and nongame

Hunting License and Tag Requirements

2024 Bighorn Sheep Hunts

Note: 501, 502, 503, 504, and 506 Steep and rugged terrain; vehicle access is limited and restricted to designated routes. 507 Extremely steep and rugged terrain, navigating this unit is immensely physically strenuous as most bighorn sheep occur between 10,000-14,000 ft. Extreme safety and caution when preparing for and hunting in this unit is advised. Altitude sickness has affected previous hunters. Hunters should be in top physical condition. Vehicle access limited to none. For questions, call (760) 895-0114. 508, 509 and 510 Steep and rugged terrain; vehicle access is limited and restricted to designated routes.

Hunt Code Hunt Tag Description 2024 Hunt Tag Quota 2024 Season Dates
599 PREFERENCE POINT ONLY - BIGHORN SHEEP - -
501 ZONE 1 - MARBLE/CLIPPER MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1 Dec 7 - Feb 2
502 ZONE 2 - OLD DAD AND KELSO PEAK MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 2 Dec 7 - Feb 2
503 ZONE 3 - CLARK AND KINGSTON MOUNTAIN RANGES - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 3 Dec 7 - Feb 2
504 ZONE 4 - OROCOPIA MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1 Dec 7 - Feb 2
 506 ZONE 6 - SHEEP HOLE MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1 Dec 7 - Feb 2
507 ZONE 7 - WHITE MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 4 Aug 17 - Sep 29
508 ZONE 8 - SOUTH BRISTOL MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1 Dec 7 - Feb 2
509 ZONE 9 - CADY MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 2 Dec 7 - Feb 2
510 ZONE 10 - NEWBERRY, RODMAN AND ORD MOUNTAINS - RAM 6 Dec 7 - Feb 2

2023 Bighorn Sheep Tag Drawing Statistics

Note: 501, 502, 503, and 504 Steep and rugged terrain; vehicle access is limited and restricted to designated routes. 507 Extremely steep and rugged terrain, navigating this unit is immensely physically strenuous as most bighorn sheep occur between 10,000-14,000 ft. Extreme safety and caution when preparing for and hunting in this unit is advised. Altitude sickness has affected previous hunters. Hunters should be in top physical condition. Vehicle access limited to none. For questions, call (760) 895-0114. 508, 509 and 510 Steep and rugged terrain; vehicle access is limited and restricted to designated routes.

Hunt Code Hunt Tag Description 2023 Total Applicants 2023 Tag Quota 2023 Preference Point Tag Quota 2023 Random Tag Quota 2023 Hunter Success (%)
599 PREFERENCE POINT ONLY - BIGHORN SHEEP 7,318 - - - -
501 ZONE 1 - MARBLE/CLIPPER MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 2,173 1 0 1 100
502 ZONE 2 - OLD DAD AND KELSO PEAK MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 909 1 0 1 100
503 ZONE 3 - CLARK AND KINGSTON MOUNTAIN RANGES - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1,747 4 3 1 75
504 ZONE 4 - OROCOPIA MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1,322 1 0 1 100
507 ZONE 7 - WHITE MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 2,726 6 5 1 17
508 ZONE 8 - SOUTH BRISTOL MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 546 2 1 1 100
509 ZONE 9 - CADY MOUNTAINS - GENERAL METHOD - RAM 1,325 2 1 1 100
510 ZONE 10 - NEWBERRY, RODMAN AND ORD MOUNTAINS - RAM 2,275 6 5 1 100

Wildlife Branch - Game Program
1010 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605
Mailing: P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
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