bighorn sheep hunt area · Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine
Wyoming, United States
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About Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine
Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine is a bighorn sheep hunt area in Wyoming, United States, set by Wyoming Game and Fish Department. It covers about 596 km² (230 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Powell, about 45 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Wyoming Game and Fish Department's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bighorn sheep.
- Unit code
- 12
- Area
- 596 km²
- Area (miles)
- 230 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 546 km² of public or protected land inside it, 92% 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 | 290 | 49% |
| Forest Service Region 02 Rocky Mountain | 210 | 35% |
| National Park Service | 24 | 4% |
| Unknown | 23 | 4% |
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 Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn sheep | Aug 15, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 | males, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Area 1 (east of the Continental Divide)
- Pheasant Hunt Area 1
- Sage-Grouse Hunt Area 1 (open)
- Black Bear Hunt Area 1 (Bighorns management unit)
- Sandhill Crane Hunt Area 6
- Mountain Lion Hunt Area 21 (Shell)
- Elk Hunt Area 39 Deer Creek
- Moose Hunt Area 42 West Bighorn
- Deer Hunt Area 53 Devils Canyon
- Antelope Hunt Area 79 Big Horn
- Central Flyway Zone C1 (waterfowl zone)
- Nonresident Deer Region R
What HuntGrid shows for Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine
- 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 Hunt Area 12 Porcupine?
About 596 km² (230 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Wyoming Game and Fish Department's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 546 km² of public or protected land, 92% 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 Bighorn Sheep Hunt Area 12 Porcupine?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Wyoming Game and Fish Department's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Licence: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, State of Wyoming (published "as is" with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Wyoming Game and Fish Department. The official regulations and maps have the final word.