Unit 381-10 (HD 381 — Bighorn Ram Permit)
Montana Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
Permit 381-10 is a limited ram permit tied to HD 381. FWP's three-year record shows 469 applicants for roughly 1 tag — another once-in-a-lifetime draw. The HD covers mountain country with a mix of USFS and state ground where rams hold on broken cliffs above the major drainages.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 381-10
Permit 381-10 is a limited ram permit tied to HD 381. FWP's three-year record shows 469 applicants for roughly 1 tag — another once-in-a-lifetime draw. The HD covers mountain country with a mix of USFS and state ground where rams hold on broken cliffs above the major drainages.
Where to Find Bighorns in HD 381
HD 381 rams use cliff country above the main drainages. Per the FWP Hunt Planner, huntable ground is primarily USFS with scattered state sections — access often goes through a single trailhead into the alpine.
How We Hunt HD 381
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— General | 1 | 205 | 0.5% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds EngineFrequently Asked Questions
Is 381-10 an either-sex sheep permit?
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- 2026 Deer, Elk, and Antelope Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 381 bighorn regulations · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Hunt Planner — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: HD 381 geometry, USFS overlays · accessed 2026-04-17
- FWP Drawing Statistics — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Permit 381-10 applicants · accessed 2026-04-17