Unit 22 (Beaver)
Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mule Deer, Mountain Goat, Pronghorn, Bear
Unit 22 encompasses the Tushar Mountains near Beaver — home to one of Utah's Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herds. The shared unit geography spans Iron, Garfield, Piute, Beaver, and Millard counties (UDWR 2020 deer plan — big-game seasons share the same unit boundary). Summer range is USFS-dominated (70%) with BLM at 22%; winter range flips to BLM-dominant (68%). The Tushar Mountains are the highest range in Utah outside the Uintas, reaching over 12,000 feet, and the alpine terrain provides spectacular bighorn habitat.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 22
Unit 22 encompasses the Tushar Mountains near Beaver — home to one of Utah's Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herds. The shared unit geography spans Iron, Garfield, Piute, Beaver, and Millard counties (UDWR 2020 deer plan — big-game seasons share the same unit boundary). Summer range is USFS-dominated (70%) with BLM at 22%; winter range flips to BLM-dominant (68%). The Tushar Mountains are the highest range in Utah outside the Uintas, reaching over 12,000 feet, and the alpine terrain provides spectacular bighorn habitat.
Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 22
Bighorn sheep in the Beaver unit inhabit the high, rugged terrain of the Tushar Mountains — Utah's highest peaks outside the Uinta Range.
Alpine Ridges and Cliffs (10,500–12,000 ft)
During summer and early fall, rams occupy the highest alpine terrain — cliff bands, rocky ridges, and talus slopes above timberline. They use the vertical terrain for security, bedding on ledges with commanding views and feeding in the alpine meadows and grassy slopes between rock outcrops.
Mountain Bowls and Cirques
The glacial cirques and bowls on the upper Tushar Mountains hold bighorn sheep throughout the season. These protected basins provide feed and shelter from wind while keeping sheep near escape terrain. Glass the rim edges and the grassy areas within the bowls.
Lower Migration Routes
As winter approaches and snow builds at the highest elevations, rams begin moving to lower cliffs and south-facing slopes. Late-season hunters may find rams at 8,000-10,000 feet on the rocky outcrops and cliff bands below the main alpine zone.
How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit 22
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- Deer Herd Unit Management Plan — Unit #22 Beaver (2020) — used for shared unit boundary and land-ownership data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Unit spans Iron, Garfield, Piute, Beaver, and Millard counties, Summer range: 70% USFS, 22% BLM, 6% private (305,201 acres), Winter range: 68% BLM, 14% USFS, 9% private (580,564 acres), Boundary: SR-130 / I-15 / I-70 / US-89 / SR-20, Same Tushar Mountains geography supports the once-in-a-lifetime bighorn hunt · accessed 2026-04-16
- Utah Big Game Application Guidebook and Field Regulations index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Beaver Rocky Mountain Bighorn listed as once-in-a-lifetime hunt · accessed 2026-04-16
- Utah Hunt Boundary Interactive Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources — Hunt Planner · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon for Unit 22 Beaver bighorn hunt · accessed 2026-04-16
- Utah Big Game Harvest & Survey Data Index — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual once-in-a-lifetime bighorn sheep success and ram age tables · accessed 2026-04-16
- Dixie National Forest — Beaver Ranger District (Tushar Mountains) — USDA Forest Service · supports: Core Tushar Mountain bear habitat lies on the Beaver Ranger District · accessed 2026-04-17