once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep unit · Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South
Utah, United States
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About Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South
Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South is a once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep unit in Utah, United States, set by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. It covers about 3,518 km² (1,358 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Salina, about 49 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- San Rafael, South
- Area
- 3,518 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,358 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,479 km² of public or protected land inside it, 99% 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 | 3,058 | 87% |
| The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration | 396 | 11% |
| Utah State Department of State Parks | 12 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 10 | under 1% |
| Utah State Department of Wildlife Resources | 2.2 | under 1% |
| State of Utah Deptartment of Transportation | 0.8 | 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 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Sep 12, 2026 to Nov 10, 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
- Desert bighorn sheep unit: Henry Mtns
- Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, Dirty Devil
- Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, North
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Limited-entry deer hunt: Manti/San Rafael (limited-entry deer hunt boundary)
- General-season deer unit: Manti/San Rafael
- Pronghorn unit: San Rafael, Desert (limited-entry pronghorn unit)
- Spike-only elk unit: San Rafael, South-Dirty Devil (general-season spike-bull elk unit)
- Limited-entry turkey: Southeastern Region (limited-entry turkey region)
- Southern goose area
- Southern duck zone
What HuntGrid shows for Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South
- 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 Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South (once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn sheep unit)?
About 3,518 km² (1,358 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,479 km² of public or protected land, 99% 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 Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Utah Division of Wildlife Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, South?
In the same unit system: Desert bighorn sheep unit: Henry Mtns, Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, Dirty Devil and Desert bighorn sheep unit: San Rafael, North.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Licence: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (published "for reference only" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.