Unit San Rafael, South (San Rafael)
Utah Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
San Rafael, South is a limited-entry desert bighorn sheep hunt managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tags are scarce and competition is high.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit San Rafael, South
San Rafael, South is a limited-entry desert bighorn sheep hunt managed by UDWR through Utah's weighted-random bonus-point draw. Tags are scarce and competition is high.
Where to Find Bighorn on San Rafael, South
Use the UDWR Hunt Boundary Map to confirm the San Rafael, South bighorn polygon. Rams use broken cliff and canyon country year-round.
How to Hunt San Rafael, South
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Limited Entry | 11 | 810 | 1.4% | 27 |
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