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Utah Bighorn Sheep

Unit Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn (Box Elder)

Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

The Newfoundland Mountains bighorn sheep hunt in Utah's Box Elder unit is a once-in-a-lifetime-caliber tag managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are small and competition is high.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit Box Elder, Newfoundland Mtn

The Newfoundland Mountains bighorn sheep hunt in Utah's Box Elder unit is a once-in-a-lifetime-caliber tag managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are small and competition is high.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep on the Newfoundland Mountains

Consult the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map for the Newfoundland Mountains bighorn polygon. Rams use steep, broken terrain year-round — concentrate scouting there.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle72%
Archery50%
Limited-entry bighorn hunt outcomes are published on UDWR's Big Game Harvest Data page.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry56970.7% 12
Archery— Limited Entry31981.5% 16

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Tags are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Small tag numbers mean even high-point applicants face long odds.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's bighorn draw work?
UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw. Bonus points increase statistical weight but do not guarantee a tag.
Is this a once-in-a-lifetime hunt?
Bighorn sheep is typically managed as a once-in-a-lifetime species in Utah. Check the current UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook.

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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. UDWR Big Game Application Guidebook — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Utah big game permits are issued through UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw, Guidebook documents season structure, unit boundaries, and permit types · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Annual harvest statistics and post-season classification data for Utah big game units · accessed 2026-04-17