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MontanaBighorn Sheep

MT Bighorn Sheep Unit 501

Total Acres
380,653
Public Land
70%
Wilderness
55%
Elevation
3,983–12,725 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
18° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
38° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±13° variability
Vertical Relief
8,742 ft relief
Altitude
12,725 ft max
Remoteness
55% wilderness

Extreme terrain — steep, sustained slopes and over 8,742 ft of vertical relief.

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MT 501 — Tactical Analysis Hunt Character MT 501 is a bighorn sheep hunt in Montana. This is an once-in-a-lifetime tag opportunity requiring serious preparation and physical conditioning—bighorn hunting demands sustained high-elevation travel, often across remote and rugged terrain. Both residents and nonresidents compete in the draw. Applicants should be prepared for a multi-year point investment before harvest becomes likely. The tag represents a premium trophy opportunity, and hunters should expect to dedicate significant time to glassing, stalking, and physically demanding approaches once they draw. Application Details Residents and nonresidents apply under the same draw calendar: application opens March..

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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 60

501-60
NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%17 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 100.0%18 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

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Harvest Data

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

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
20245423.7%
20242328.7%
20233013.3%
20234149.8%
20222514.0%
20223213.1%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Permit 60 — 501-60Sep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
10
Avg Score
182.9
Top Score
190.9
Recent (5yr)
1

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