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Unit 302-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Montana FWP manages bighorn sheep in hunting district 302-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Tags are issued in very small numbers through the FWP drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, season structure, and legal ram criteria are set in the annual FWP regulations.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 302-20

Montana FWP manages bighorn sheep in hunting district 302-20 as a limited-permit special drawing. Tags are issued in very small numbers through the FWP drawings system using weighted bonus points. Public-land access, season structure, and legal ram criteria are set in the annual FWP regulations.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in HD 302-20

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How to Hunt HD 302-20

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle75%

Bighorn sheep permits are scarce and success for hunters who put in heavy scouting time is generally high. We recommend reviewing the most recent FWP harvest summary for HD-level success figures before applying.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General36370.5% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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HD 302-20 is a special-permit drawing with one of the lowest tag-to-applicant ratios in the state. We pull FWP drawing statistics for the most recent three years to model realistic timelines for our point total.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HD 302-20 a limited-draw district for bighorn sheep?
Yes. Bighorn sheep hunting in HD 302-20 is allocated through the FWP special drawing with weighted bonus points.
Where do I apply for an HD 302-20 sheep tag?
Apply through the FWP special drawings system before the published deadline in the current year's regulations.

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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 FWP Moose, Sheep & Goat Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Season dates, Legal ram definitions, HD boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD boundaries, Lolo and Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF parcels, Public-land access · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: 3-year applicant counts, Tag quotas, Bonus-point distribution · accessed 2026-04-17