Utah Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
28 units · 88.3% avg hunter success
Utah's Bighorn Sheep draw is a hybrid system with bonus points, and we've tracked 31 units across the state to help you pick your application strategy. Nonresidents get 10% of available tags and pay $2244 for the tag itself plus a $10 application fee. The 2026 draw opens March 19 and closes April 23, with results posted May 31—tight windows, so mark your calendar. We've pulled 2024 draw data from five of Utah's best-known units, including successful zero-point hunts in both archery and rifle, so you can see which hunts actually draw without points and what your realistic success rate looks like if you draw.
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 | 66.7% | 92% |
| Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek | — | 0.0%Rifle — RS6726 | 100% | — |
| Unit Henry Mtns | — | 0.0%Archery — BI6509 | 66.7% | 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%Rifle — RS6712 | 100% | 86% |
| Unit San Rafael, Dirty Devil | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6608 | 66.7% | 99% |
| Unit San Rafael, South | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6610 | 91.7% | 100% |
| Unit Zion | — | 0.0%Rifle — DS6611 | 100% | 68% |
All Utah Bighorn Sheep Units
Utah Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
What are the 2026 application deadlines for Utah Bighorn Sheep?
Applications open March 19 and close April 23, 2026. Results are posted May 31. If you're splitting your application money across multiple states, Utah's late-March open gives you a solid window to coordinate.
How much does a nonresident Utah Bighorn Sheep tag cost?
The tag fee is $2244, plus a $10 application fee. Residents pay $564 for the tag plus the same $10 application fee, so the nonresident premium is significant.
Can you draw a Utah Bighorn Sheep hunt with zero bonus points?
Yes. Our 2024 data shows five different hunts drew successful applicants at 0.0 bonus points—three rifle tags and two archery tags, across units like Book Cliffs, Box Elder, and Fillmore. Zero-point hunts do happen, though odds vary by unit and hunt type.
How does Utah's Bighorn Sheep draw system work for nonresidents?
Utah uses a hybrid system with bonus points. Nonresidents receive 10% of tags, and draws are filtered by point tier before random selection. The exact mechanics of point cutoffs and preference scheduling depend on the unit, which is why reviewing individual hunt data before applying is critical.
Plan your Utah Bighorn Sheep hunt — free account, no card. Run the draw simulator at your point level, see 2022–2024 data, and save units to compare.
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Utah Bighorn Sheep reading
- Utah Unit Nine Mile, Gray Canyon Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit San Rafael, South Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Book Cliffs, Little Creek/South Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Book Cliffs, Bitter Creek Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit San Rafael, Dirty Devil Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide
- Utah Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide