Unit 21 (Absaroka Range North)

Unit 21 sheep use the volcanic Absaroka terrain's cliff systems and open ridge crests from late summer through the fall hunting season.

Volcanic Cliff Systems

The Absaroka Range features dramatic volcanic rock faces and talus basins that sheep use for security cover. Glass the major cliff systems on north and east aspects — sheep bed on ledges and move between feeding zones on the open ridges above. The volcanic geology creates distinctive terrain features that concentrate sheep in predictable locations.

Alpine Ridge Crests (10,000–11,500 ft)

Open ridge crests above treeline are primary feeding terrain for rams in late summer and early fall. Glass the grassy slopes and rock outcrops below the ridgeline from opposing drainages. Ram groups are often visible from miles away on the open alpine terrain.

Lower Elevation Breaks (7,000–9,000 ft)

As winter approaches, sheep may descend to the rocky breaks and canyon systems at lower elevations. The October–November rut can push rams out of their core high-country range into transition terrain accessible with shorter approaches.