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Montana Bighorn Sheep

Unit 122-20 (Lower Clark Fork Bighorn)

Montana Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

HD 122 for bighorn sheep covers the lower Clark Fork corridor near the Cabinet Mountains face. The 122-20 permit issues 2 tags against 973 three-year applicants. Steep grass-rock faces above the Clark Fork support a small herd in a uniquely low-elevation bighorn setting.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 122-20

HD 122 for bighorn sheep covers the lower Clark Fork corridor near the Cabinet Mountains face. The 122-20 permit issues 2 tags against 973 three-year applicants. Steep grass-rock faces above the Clark Fork support a small herd in a uniquely low-elevation bighorn setting.

Where to Find Sheep in HD 122

HD 122 sheep use the steep grass faces above the Clark Fork corridor.

Clark Fork Rim

The rim country above the river between Noxon and Thompson Falls holds the resident herd.

Cabinet Face Foothills

Where the Cabinet face meets the river, steep faces hold small groups of rams.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle75%
HD 122-20 tag holders historically fill at 85%+. Horn quality is solid but not record-book average.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General25090.4% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 122-20 is an elite draw — 2 tags against 973 three-year applicants. Once-in-a-lifetime rules apply.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 122 sheep hunting similar to HD 203?
Yes — both use the same low-elevation Clark Fork herd paradigm. HD 122 tends to be slightly farther from highway access.
Are rams visible from the highway?
Yes — many rams can be glassed from Highway 200 during pre-season scouting.

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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. 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Hunting district (HD) boundaries, Season dates per weapon, Quotas for limited B/general licenses, Private-land hunting rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Bighorn Sheep Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Sheep season structure, Once-in-lifetime rules · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundary geometry, Public-land layers (BLM/USFS/SLB/Block Management), Block Management Areas + Walk-In · accessed 2026-04-17
  4. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Historical draw odds by license/permit code, Applicant and quota counts, Bonus points progression · accessed 2026-04-17
  5. FWP Harvest Reports — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Per-HD harvest totals, Hunter success rates, Game check-station data · accessed 2026-04-17
  6. Kootenai NF — Three Rivers RD — USDA Forest Service · supports: Lower Clark Fork public land · accessed 2026-04-17