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Wyoming — Bighorn Sheep

WY Bighorn Sheep Unit 21 — Encampment River

Total Acres
686,998
Public Land
73%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
6,616–10,975 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 6Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 31, 2026—female
2026Archery — Type 2Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 31, 2026—male
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 31, 2026—male
2026Rifle — Type 6Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026—female
2026Rifle — Type 2Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026—male
2026Rifle — Type 1Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026—male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
8
Avg Score
181.5
Top Score
185.5
Recent (5yr)
3

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 21 – Encampment River: Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Habitat** High-elevation alpine and subalpine terrain (6,600–11,000 ft) with 73% public land access. The unit spans nearly 687,000 acres, offering substantial huntable area despite rugged topography. No wilderness restrictions apply to resident or nonresident hunters in this unit. **Herd Quality & Population** Recent harvest data shows consistent success—2 hunters per year drawing tags and achieving 100% harvest in...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1nonresident270
2023Type 1resident540
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident281
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)resident551

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023All Types22100.0%