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Unit 482-20

Montana Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Permit 482-20 is a highly limited bighorn sheep opportunity in Montana administered by FWP. Tags are issued through the special drawing with a once-in-a-lifetime flavor for most applicants. Sheep hunting in Montana requires detailed e-scouting, in-season physical preparation, and strict compliance with legal ram criteria laid out in the current regulations.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 482-20

Permit 482-20 is a highly limited bighorn sheep opportunity in Montana administered by FWP. Tags are issued through the special drawing with a once-in-a-lifetime flavor for most applicants. Sheep hunting in Montana requires detailed e-scouting, in-season physical preparation, and strict compliance with legal ram criteria laid out in the current regulations.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 482-20

Bighorn rams hold on steep escape terrain, cliff bands, and bluffs inside the hunting district. Concentrate scouting on south-facing rocky faces and the benches above, then verify distribution with FWP biologists and prior-year harvest reports before the season opens.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit 482-20

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle75%
Montana sheep hunters historically enjoy very high harvest rates once a permit is drawn, because of low tag numbers and dedicated hunters. Review the FWP harvest report for recent season outcomes in district 482.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— General44,9690.1% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Bighorn odds in Montana are among the most challenging in the West. Permit 482-20 routinely draws several thousand applicants for a handful of tags. Use the FWP drawing statistics page to view historical applicant-to-quota ratios and bonus point impact.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to draw the Unit 482-20 sheep tag?
Very hard — thousands of applicants typically chase a small quota. Odds improve with bonus points but remain low. See the FWP drawing statistics page for the current breakdown.
Can nonresidents apply for Unit 482-20?
Yes, with the nonresident sheep quota limits and fees set out in the Montana regulations. Review the booklet before applying.

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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. FWP Plan-a-Hunt — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Sheep hunting district boundary · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. FWP Hunt Regulations — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Legal ram definition, Mandatory checkout · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. FWP Special Drawings — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks · supports: Sheep permit draw odds, Applicant counts · accessed 2026-04-17