Unit Nine Mile, Gray Canyon (Nine Mile)
Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
Nine Mile, Gray Canyon is a limited-entry bighorn sheep hunt in east-central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are very limited.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit Nine Mile, Gray Canyon
Nine Mile, Gray Canyon is a limited-entry bighorn sheep hunt in east-central Utah, managed by UDWR through the weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tag numbers are very limited.
Where to Find Bighorn on Gray Canyon
Confirm the Gray Canyon bighorn polygon on the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map. Rams use steep cliff and canyon country year-round.
How to Hunt Gray Canyon
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Limited Entry | 6 | 823 | 0.7% | 18 |
Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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