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Unit Pine Valley, Virgin River (Pine Valley, Virgin River)

Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

Pine Valley, Virgin River is a southwestern Utah desert bighorn sheep hunt administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) under the state's weighted-bonus-point limited-entry draw. The unit sits in rugged Pine Valley Mountain and Virgin River canyon country. Tag numbers are very limited relative to applicant demand.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit Pine Valley, Virgin River

Pine Valley, Virgin River is a southwestern Utah desert bighorn sheep hunt administered by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) under the state's weighted-bonus-point limited-entry draw. The unit sits in rugged Pine Valley Mountain and Virgin River canyon country. Tag numbers are very limited relative to applicant demand.

Where to Find Bighorn in Pine Valley, Virgin River

Desert bighorns here use cliff faces, talus, and rugged canyon walls with limited but reliable water.

Canyon Rims

Glass canyon rims and cliff bands at first and last light; ewes and rams bed on small ledges below the rim.

Water-Fed Benches

Key on benches near year-round springs and potholes — in desert country, water determines sheep distribution.

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle72%
Utah desert bighorn hunts typically post strong success rates given small quotas and dedicated tag holders. Consult the UDWR harvest portal for the most recent Pine Valley, Virgin River results.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Limited Entry25690.4% 22

Data from 2024 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Utah uses a weighted-bonus-point draw for limited-entry bighorn sheep. Desert bighorn is a once-in-a-lifetime species subgroup in Utah, and many successful applicants have decades of accumulated points. Nonresident quota is capped at roughly 10% of permits.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this hunt once-in-a-lifetime?
Yes. Under Utah regulations, a hunter who harvests a desert bighorn may not apply again for desert bighorn for life.
Can I hunt near Zion National Park boundaries?
Boundary lines matter — hunting is not allowed inside Zion National Park. Verify the UDWR Hunt Boundary map and National Park boundaries before the hunt.

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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: Limited-entry bighorn sheep seasons and weapon choices for Pine Valley, Virgin River · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. UDWR Hunt Boundary Map — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Authoritative GIS boundary for the Pine Valley, Virgin River bighorn hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. UDWR Big Game Harvest Data — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources · supports: Multi-year bighorn harvest and ram-age summaries · accessed 2026-04-17