At a Glance
Quick Tips
- This is a resident only hunt
- Bring good optics
- Physical preparation will be important
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | Dummy | Dummy |
species | general Size | trophy potential |
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | Dummy | Dummy |
This massive unit is found in the north western corner of the state along the Wyoming and South Dakota state lines. This is the only hunting unit in the state for bighorn sheep and the exact hunting location within Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan and Sioux counties is determined by the Commission, depending on ram availability.
Great trophy potential is available here but the odds of drawing are as steep as anywhere. Drawings are open to resident only.
Permit holders will receive guide service from Nebraska Game and Parks staff and up to four days and nights of meals and lodging at the historic Fort Robinson State Park.
Typical prairie grasses and shrubs dominate most of the undeveloped areas. Creek bottoms with see a higher distribution of willows and cottonwoods. Stands of mature hardwoods will often be found in and around agricultural areas.
Most of the terrain located in sheep country is reminiscent of the badlands with rolling prairies, bluffs, steep coulees, and jutting cliffs. This is a fun and diverse area to hunt sheep and plenty of spot and stalk opportunities will be present. Physical conditioning will be important, both during the hunt and during the packout.
Roughly 9938 square miles
6% Public Land