bighorn sheep unit · Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte
Washington, United States
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About Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte
Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte is a bighorn sheep unit in Washington, United States, set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 245 km² (94 mi²). The town of Chelan is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 18
- Area
- 245 km²
- Area (miles)
- 94 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 99 km² of public or protected land inside it, 41% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | 16% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 27 | 11% |
| Forest Service Region 06 Pacific Northwest | 24 | 10% |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | 7.9 | 3% |
| Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife | 5.9 | 2% |
| Chelan County | 4.0 | 2% |
| Chelan, City of | 0.7 | under 1% |
| County of Chelan | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 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 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Oct 11, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | females, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Oct 11, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, draw source |
| Bighorn sheep | Oct 11, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | males, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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What HuntGrid shows for Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte
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- 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 Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte (bighorn sheep unit)?
About 245 km² (94 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 99 km² of public or protected land, 41% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Unknown. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Licence: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (published with an accuracy caveat: the legal descriptions take precedence). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.