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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 501
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 501

Angela Montana · September 18, 2023

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District (HD) 501, one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

The bighorn sheep quota in this HD has been met. For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/by-species to check the current quota status, or call the toll-free number at 1-800-385-7826.

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