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MontanaBighorn Sheep

MT Bighorn Sheep Unit 503

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Permit 20 — 503-20Sep 15, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Permit 20 Archery — 503-20-ASep 5, 2026Sep 14, 2026either

AI Scout Analysis

# MT 503 Bighorn Sheep — Tactical Analysis **Draw Difficulty (Residents Only)** MT 503 is effectively closed to residents. With only 3 tags annually and 630+ applicants in 2025, the draw rate is 0% across nearly all point levels. Even at 18+ points, draw odds remain single-digit (9% or less). You need roughly **18+ preference points** to have any meaningful chance, and even then success is rare. This unit is not a practical option unless you're willing to build 15+ years of points with minimal...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
2 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Permit 20resident4313

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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202233100.0%