bighorn sheep hunt zone · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Zone 7 - White Mountains
California, United States
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About Zone 7 - White Mountains
Zone 7 - White Mountains is a bighorn sheep hunt zone in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,225 km² (473 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Bishop, about 11 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 7
- Area
- 1,225 km²
- Area (miles)
- 473 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,181 km² of public or protected land inside it, 96% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest | 886 | 72% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 286 | 23% |
| Los Angeles - Department of Water and Power, City of | 8.0 | under 1% |
| California State Lands Commission | 1.9 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Jan 2, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | males, firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 7 - White Mountains
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Zone 7 - White Mountains (bighorn sheep hunt zone)?
About 1,225 km² (473 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 7 - White Mountains?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,181 km² of public or protected land, 96% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 7 - White Mountains?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (BIOS), CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (CDFW BIOS ds784 "Bighorn Sheep Hunt Zones"). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.