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The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission announces the closure of the specified hunting district to all Bighorn Sheep hunting. This prohibition will be in effect beginning one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as outlined in the legal descriptions provided.

Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that Hunting District 501 will close to bighorn sheep hunting on Sept. 16, 2026, half an hour after sunset. This rapid closure is due to reaching the harvest quota, reflecting Montana's management strategy for bighorn populations, which number around 5,700 statewide. Hunters should check current quotas.