bighorn sheep hunting district · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261
Montana, United States
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About Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261
Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261 is a bighorn sheep hunting district in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 1,403 km² (542 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Hamilton, about 0.7 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 261
- Area
- 1,403 km²
- Area (miles)
- 542 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 805 km² of public or protected land inside it, 57% 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 01 Northern | 755 | 54% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 36 | 3% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 | 9.9 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 4.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| City of Hamilton | 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 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | males, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 2
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 204
- Black Bear Hunting District 216
- Moose Hunting District 261
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 261 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 262 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 270 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 270
- Moose Hunting District 270
- Turkey District 299 (spring general, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Turkey District 299-02 (spring closed, fall general) (regional turkey area)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261
- 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 Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261?
About 1,403 km² (542 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 805 km² of public or protected land, 57% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 261?
In the same unit system: Bighorn Sheep Hunting District 270.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Licence: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.