WAFWA Wild Sheep Working Group Numbers for Montana
| Jurisdiction | Wild Sheep Population Estimate | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMBS/CABHS | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Montana | 5,200 | 5,820 | 6,370 | 5,100 | 5,000 | 5,100 | 6,650 | 6,650 | 6,450 | |
| Jurisdiction | Total Ram Licenses Issued/Harvested | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMBS/CABHS | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Montana | 624/79 | 321/118 | 151/136 | 128/128 | 123/120 | 119/111 | 119/119 | 122/131 | 126/130 | |
| Jurisdiction | Total Ewe Licenses Issued/Harvested | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMBS/CABHS | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Montana | 100/45 | 107/66 | 114/71 | 123/87 | 159/131 |
Notes: 1990 & 2000 Hunter #s include “Unlimited Area” OTC license buyers; 2014 Pop. Estimate includes all BHS located within the boundaries of the State. Ram licenses in the 5 unlimited areas was 252 in 2015 and 206 in 2016. Special Tendoy bighorn licenses were 314 in 2015 and 50 in 2016
Wild Sheep Statistical Maps
BHS Imported into Montana 1922 and 1947
BHS Exported from Montana 1939-2013
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Bighorn sheep herd population estimates for 2014
| HD | Est. Pop. | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 85 | Kootenai Falls |
| 101 | 25 | Ural-Tweed |
| 102 | 50 | Galton Range |
| 121 | 65 | North Clark Fk. |
| 122 | 110 | Cabinet Mtns. |
| 124 | 325 | Paradise |
| 203 | 140 | Petty Creek |
| 210 | 140 | John Long Range |
| 212 | 40 | Garrison |
| 213 | 100 | South Flint Range |
| 216 | 210 | West Rock Creek |
| 250 | 90 | West Fk. Bitterroot |
| 261 | 40 | Skalkaho |
| 270 | 130 | East Fk. Bitterroot |
| 283 | 25 | Lower Blackfoot |
| 300 | 55 | Gallatin-Yellowstone |
| 301 | 165 | Spanish Peaks |
| 302 | 280 | Hilgards |
| 303 | 35 | South Absaroka |
| 304 | 40 | Hyalite |
| 305 | 90 | South Yellowstone |
| 315 | 50 | Tendoy Mtns. |
| 340 | 75 | Highland |
| 380 | 45 | Radersburg |
| 381 | 65 | Sleeping Giant |
| 421/422/ 423/424/ 441 | 600 | Deep Creek/Castle Reef/ Gibson Lake N./Ford Cr/ N. Fk. Birch Cr. – Teton |
| 455 | 100 | Gates of the Mtns. |
| 482 | 545 | Fergus |
| 500 | 140 | Boulder |
| 501 | 140 | Beartooth Mtns. |
| 502 | 45 | Hellroaring |
| 503 | 140 | Pryor Mtns. |
| 620 | 75 | Little Rockies |
| 622 | 380 | Middle Missouri Breaks |
| 680 | 645 | Chouteau-Blaine-Phillips |
| Others: | 150 | Wildhorse Island |
| 195 | Bison Range | |
| 35 | Hog Heaven | |
| 35 | Birdtail Hills | |
| 50 | Greenhorns | |
| 50 | Blue Hills | |
| 110 | Rocky Boy | |
| 90 | YNP | |
| 550 | GNP | |
| TOTAL | 6650 |
Our members feel like one of the major benefits of being a part of Montana WSF is receiving current information on Montana’s wild sheep.
I am a member to support research & control of sheep diseases, to protect habitat.
Gordon Beebe, Montana WSF Member since 2010One of the benefits of being a member is remaining informed regarding Montana efforts in maintaining sheep habitat.
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