Montana — Bighorn Sheep

MT Bighorn Sheep Unit 455

Name: Montana Unit 455 Bighorn Sheep Hunting Data
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Total Acres

260,137

Public Land

40%

Wilderness

11%

Elevation

3,353–7,956 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness

17° avg slope

Extreme Slopes

31° steepest 10%

Ruggedness

±10° variability

Vertical Relief

4,603 ft relief

Altitude

7,956 ft max

Remoteness

11% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 4,603 ft of vertical relief.

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MT 455 — Bighorn Sheep. Tactical Analysis Unit Characteristics MT 455 is a bighorn sheep draw in Montana. Limited structural data is provided for this unit—elevation and public-land percentages are not specified in the current records. For detailed terrain, access, and specific geographic context, consult the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks unit maps and species guides. Application Timeline Residents and nonresidents apply under the same deadline: applications open March 1 and close May 1, with results published May 15. Who This Suits Bighorn sheep hunting demands serious physical fitness, high-elevation scouting, and often backcountry travel. Applicants should have..

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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

455-20

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)

0 pts → <0.01%12 pts → 0.45%24 pts → 1.8%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

Year	Hunters	Harvest	Success
2024	2	2	100.0%
2023	1	1	100.0%
2022	2	2	100.0%

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Permit 20 — 455-20	Sep 15, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026	—	either
2026	Permit 20 Archery — 455-20-A	Sep 5, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries

Avg Score

182.1

Top Score

195.9

Recent (5yr)

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