MT Bighorn Sheep Unit 270
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 5,381 ft of vertical relief.
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MT 270 — Tactical Analysis. Hunt Character MT 270 is a bighorn sheep unit in Montana with a recent disease history. The Elkhorn Mountains near Helena (where this unit is located) experienced a documented die-off event, with similar pneumonia-related mortalities recorded in nearby Highland and Tendoy Mountain herds in the 1990s. While disease dynamics in bighorn populations remain complex, this history signals a herd that has weathered significant population pressure. Who This Suits: Hunters with deep patience and realistic expectations. Bighorn sheep hunts are inherently selective and demand premium preparation—physical fitness, high-altitude terrain capability, and extended field time..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Permit 20
270-20Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Permit 30
270-30Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% | |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% | |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Permit 20 — 270-20 | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Permit 20 Archery — 270-20-A | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Permit 30 — 270-30 | Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Permit 30 Archery — 270-30-A | Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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