2026 / Specialized opportunity

6505

Bighorn Sheep hunt 6505 - 6A

Sportsman’s Illustrated field note

An exceptionally limited Arizona bighorn sheep opportunity with demanding terrain and species-specific preparation and reporting rules.

Regulatory record verified 2026-09-03
Tag pathBig Game Drawing

restricted bighorn sheep opportunity

Legal animalAny ram

Check license eligibility

2026 quota1

Tags or permitted hunters

game management units6A

6A

01 / Season structure

When and how.

General methodsBighorn Sheep hunt 6505 - 6A season in 6A

Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026

Do not stop at the dates.

Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.

02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes

What to solve before opening day.

Access

A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.

Plan

Treat physical preparation, the mandatory orientation, access, water, retrieval, and the required harvest check as part of the hunt itself.

Complexity

A specialized opportunity with eligibility or method rules that deserve careful reading.

03 / Regulatory record

Read the official material.

These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.