Utah Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
28 units · 92.3% avg hunter success
Utah's bighorn sheep draw is a hybrid system using bonus points—meaning every application counts, but bonus points increase your odds in the next year's draw. As a nonresident, you'll pay a $10 application fee and $2244 for your tag if drawn. Applications for the 2026 regular draw open March 19 and close April 23, with results announced May 31. We've tracked 28 units across the state to show you where tags actually go. The data below reveals something hunters need to see: which units draw at zero points and what harvest success looks like on the ground—so you can build a realistic strategy instead of guessing.
How the Utah Draw Works
Draw system
Hybrid draw — part preference order, part random allocation.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 19 – Apr 23(nonresident)
Results: May 31
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $144 license · $2244 tag
Easiest Bighorn Sheep Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — RS6701
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — RS6703
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — RS6726
0.0% at zero points · Archery — BI6509
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — DS6601
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — DS6603
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — RS6712
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — DS6608
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — DS6610
0.0% at zero points · Rifle — DS6611
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Book Cliffs, South | — | 0.0%Rifle — RS6701 | 100% | 99% |
| Unit Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn | — | 0.0%Rifle — RS6703 | 100% | 92% |
| Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek | — | 0.0%Rifle — RS6726 | 100% | — |
| Unit Henry Mtns | — | 0.0%Archery — BI6509 | 100% | 100% |
| Unit Kaiparowits, East | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6601 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit Kaiparowits, West | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6603 | 100% | 98% |
| Unit Nine Mile, Gray Canyon | — | 0.0%('22)Rifle — RS6712 | 83.3% | 86% |
| Unit San Rafael, Dirty Devil | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6608 | 85.7% | 99% |
| Unit San Rafael, South | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6610 | 81.8% | 100% |
| Unit Zion | — | 0.0%('22)Rifle — DS6611 | 100% | 68% |
All Utah Bighorn Sheep Units
Utah Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
When do Utah bighorn sheep applications open and close for nonresidents?
Applications open March 19 and close April 23 for the 2026 regular draw. Results are announced May 31. Mark those dates now—Utah runs a tight timeline.
How much does a Utah nonresident bighorn sheep tag cost?
The application fee is $10. If you draw, the tag fee is $2244. Plan for that total out-of-pocket before you apply.
What's the difference between Utah's resident and nonresident bighorn sheep fees?
Residents pay a $564 tag fee versus the nonresident $2244. The application fee is $10 for both. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags.
Can I draw a Utah bighorn sheep tag with zero bonus points?
Yes. We found zero-point draws across multiple units in 2024—Book Cliffs South, Box Elder Newfoundland Mtn, Fillmore Oak Creek, Henry Mtns, and Kaiparowits East all had successful zero-point applicants. Your odds depend on the unit and hunt type, but it happens.
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Utah Bighorn Sheep reading
- Utah Unit San Rafael, North Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Pine Valley, Virgin River Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit North Slope, Summit/West Daggett Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Pine Valley, Beaver Dam Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Wasatch Mtns, West Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Kaiparowits, Escalante Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide