Utah Bighorn Sheep

Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek (Fillmore)

Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Fillmore, Oak Creek is a limited-entry Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunt managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are small and demand is high.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit Fillmore, Oak Creek

Fillmore, Oak Creek is a limited-entry Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunt managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are small and demand is high.

Where to Find Bighorn on Oak Creek

Verify the Oak Creek bighorn polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Rams use steep canyon and ridge terrain year-round.

How to Hunt Oak Creek

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle72%

Archery50%

UDWR publishes limited-entry bighorn sheep outcomes annually on the Big Game Harvest Data page.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry	4	577	0.7%	17
Archery— Limited Entry	2	221	0.9%	12

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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UDWR's weighted-random bonus-point draw issues these tags. Tiny tag allocation means long odds regardless of point total.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Water

Some streams in higher country; lower elevations are dry.

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Road Conditions

Forest and BLM roads; high-clearance 4WD often required off pavement.

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Terrain Difficulty

Strenuous mountain terrain with steep canyon walls.

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Hunting Pressure

Very low due to tag scarcity.

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Weather

Expect wide temperature swings and potential late-season snow.

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Cell Service

Spotty off the main corridors.

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Nearest Town

Services near Fillmore and Delta provide fuel and supplies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah's bighorn draw work?

UDWR uses a weighted-random bonus-point draw. More points improve statistical weight but no total guarantees a tag.

Is this a once-in-a-lifetime species?

Bighorn sheep are typically once-in-a-lifetime in Utah. Confirm with the current UDWR 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.

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
UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS polygon viewer for Utah hunt unit boundaries · accessed 2026-04-17
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