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Unit 15D

Arizona Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Unit 15D is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) bighorn sheep unit along the Colorado River corridor. Tags are among the most coveted in the West and are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that increase odds each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates and historical odds before applying.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 15D

Unit 15D is an Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) bighorn sheep unit along the Colorado River corridor. Tags are among the most coveted in the West and are awarded through AZGFD's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Applicants accumulate bonus points that increase odds each unsuccessful year. Review AZGFD hunt guidelines, regulations, and the draw results page for current season dates and historical odds before applying.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 15D

Sheep hold in steep, rocky country with good visibility and escape cover. In 15D, focus on canyon rims, cliff bands, and broken desert ridgelines near the Colorado River corridor. Water sources concentrate sheep during dry periods.

Coordinate with the AZGFD regional office for current water and habitat notes before hunting.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle75%

Arizona sheep hunts historically post high success rates due to tight permit management. Consult AZGFD hunt reports for the most recent 15D sheep harvest data.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General Rifle41,3440.3% 0
Rifle— Late Rifle Dec51,4270.3% 0

Data from 2023 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Arizona bighorn sheep draw odds are extremely long. The weighted-random bonus-point system rewards accumulated points with additional random entries but never guarantees a draw. Check AZGFD's draw results page for unit-specific odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Unit 15D bighorn sheep tag?
Apply through the AZGFD online draw portal during the posted sheep application window. Tags are awarded through Arizona's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Sheep is once-in-a-lifetime in Arizona.
How does Arizona's bonus-point system work for sheep?
Each unsuccessful year you apply, you earn a bonus point. Bonus points create additional random entries in the draw, improving your odds over time.

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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 Hunt Guidelines — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Hunt guidelines, Sheep permit allocation, Unit management objectives · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. AZGFD Hunt Regulations — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Season dates, Legal weapons, Bag limits · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. AZGFD Draw Results & Bonus Points — Arizona Game and Fish Department · supports: Draw results, Bonus point totals, Sheep draw odds · accessed 2026-04-17