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WyomingBighorn Sheep

WY Bighorn Sheep Unit 5 — Franc's Peak

Total Acres
1,696,928
Public Land
74%
Wilderness
17%
Elevation
4,321–13,090 ft

Season DatesDraft

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Type 1Aug 15, 2026Aug 31, 2026male
2026Rifle — Type 1Aug 1, 2026Oct 31, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
27
Avg Score
179.7
Top Score
189.5
Recent (5yr)
2

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

64per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

49per 100

2024 Survey

Population Est.

4,630

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# WY 5 – Franc's Peak | Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 5 spans 1.7 million acres across high alpine terrain (4,300–13,090 ft) with strong public land access (74%). However, the 17% wilderness requirement means **nonresidents must hire a licensed Wyoming outfitter/guide** — this is mandatory and adds $3,000–5,000+ to trip costs. Residents can hunt unguided. High elevation and rugged topography limit accessibility to physically fit hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Type 1nonresident1,7011
2023Type 1resident1,3436
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)nonresident1,7043
2023Type 1 (Pref Point)resident1,36421

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023All Types323196.9%