Hunting District 500 will be closed to all Bighorn Sheep hunting starting at half an hour after sunset on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as per the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission's order. For more information, refer to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website.

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.

Hunting District 300 will close to bighorn sheep hunting at half an hour after sunset on September 3, 2026, as ordered by the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission. Hunters need to be aware of the district boundaries and timing, and can refer to the Montana FWP Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide for regulations.