bighorn sheep hunt zone · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains
California, United States
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About Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains
Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains is a bighorn sheep hunt zone in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 521 km² (201 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Twentynine Palms, about 51 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
- 8
- Area
- 521 km²
- Area (miles)
- 201 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 497 km² of public or protected land inside it, 95% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 481 | 92% |
| California State Lands Commission | 16 | 3% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Mojave Desert Land Trust | 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 | Dec 5, 2026 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
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 8 - South Bristol 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 8 - South Bristol Mountains (bighorn sheep hunt zone)?
About 521 km² (201 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 497 km² of public or protected land, 95% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone 8 - South Bristol 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.
Which units are next to Zone 8 - South Bristol Mountains?
In the same unit system: Zone 1 - Marble/Clipper Mountains and Zone 11 - Granite and North Bristol Mountains.
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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.