At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Designated wilderness and potential for grizzly bear encounters
- Glassing is your best bet to locate sheep, bring good glass and put it to use
- Rugged backcountry hunt, physically demanding




Hunters discussing Area 1 - Clark's Fork, Wyoming, express appreciation for its rugged terrain and abundant wildlife, particularly elk and deer. The region is noted for its challenging but rewarding hunting experience, with seasoned hunters recommending thorough preparedness for remote conditions. Several comments emphasize the importance of understanding draw odds and proper timing, as the seasonality significantly impacts game movement and availability. Overall, the sentiment is positive, highlighting successful hunts with good trophy potential, encouraging others to consider this area with careful planning.
Area 1 is located along the Montana border in northwest Wyoming. This is a good hunt for average scoring rams. There is a lot of public land to hunt with some designated wilderness that will require nonresidents to hunt with a guide.
The terrain in this area is rough and rugged. Sheep hunters should expect to hunt by horseback or backpack in order to find rams. Like most sheep permits, odds of drawing are low. Hunters should expect a good hunt for a decent representative of the species. Decreasing trend in quality and quantity over the past few years.