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Unit 15CS (15CS — Arizona Strip South Sheep Zone)

Arizona Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

The Unit 15CS bighorn sheep hunt covers a designated southern subzone of GMU 15C on the Arizona Strip, including the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument country and rim breaks dropping toward the Colorado River. AZGFD manages a low-density desert bighorn population in the remote basalt and sandstone cliff country. With only 2 tags issued over three years against 161 applicants, this is a premier once-in-a-lifetime Arizona desert bighorn opportunity.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 15CS

The Unit 15CS bighorn sheep hunt covers a designated southern subzone of GMU 15C on the Arizona Strip, including the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument country and rim breaks dropping toward the Colorado River. AZGFD manages a low-density desert bighorn population in the remote basalt and sandstone cliff country. With only 2 tags issued over three years against 161 applicants, this is a premier once-in-a-lifetime Arizona desert bighorn opportunity.

Where to Find Bighorn in Unit 15CS

Desert bighorn in Unit 15CS use the sandstone and basalt rim breaks dropping off the Shivwits Plateau toward the Grand Canyon. Rams favor cliff-banded escape terrain within reach of seep and tank water.

Shivwits Rim Country

The rim breaks off the Shivwits Plateau hold small ram bands in the stepped cliff bands. Glass from plateau vantage points and the interior monument roads.

Parashant Side Canyons

Parashant and Andrus canyons cutting south toward the Colorado River hold additional sheep. Access requires long gravel drives and confident backcountry navigation.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle75%
15CS tag holders who commit full effort typically harvest a ram, but expect 10–21 days of hunting. AZGFD harvest reports provide current data on success rates and ram quality.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General Rifle1701.4% 0
Rifle— Late Rifle Dec1891.1% 0

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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15CS is a near-lottery draw. With 2 tags issued against 161 applicants over three years, odds sit near 1.2% per application year. Arizona uses a weighted bonus-point system with Hunter Education bonus — 20% of tags to max-point holders, 80% to a random weighted draw. Apply every year for the loyalty bonus.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unit 15CS inside a national monument?
Large portions of the unit lie within Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. Hunting is permitted on monument lands per BLM and AZGFD rules, but motorized travel is restricted to designated routes — verify every road on the Motor Vehicle Use Map before driving.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. AZGFD Desert Bighorn Sheep Management — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Arizona Strip desert bighorn management, Once-in-a-lifetime policy · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Draw Portal — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: 15CS bighorn draw odds, Weighted bonus-point system · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Parashant access roads, Remote monument travel rules, Public land boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17