Bighorn Sheep Hunting
Season Status
Season Dates
| Species | Season | Hunting Units | Opens | Closes | Season Dates Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | Regular | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | Finalized |
Season Notes
Applications for the annual bighorn sheep lottery are due at the same time as elk and moose (usually late March), however the lottery itself is not run until September 1 after summer population surveys are completed and total licenses are determined.
Unit Map
Lottery Information and License Availability
Available Licenses
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department allocated eight bighorn sheep licenses for the 2025 hunting season, one more than last year.
One license was issued in unit B1, one in B2, one in B3, three in B4 and one in B5. In addition, one license, as authorized under North Dakota Century Code, was auctioned in March by the Midwest Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, from which all proceeds are used to enhance bighorn sheep management in North Dakota.
In total, 21,221 applicants applied for bighorn sheep. Successful applicants have been notified.