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Idaho wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
True icons of the high desert and canyon rims.
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
Winter is the best season to see them on low-elevation slopes near the Salmon River canyon; check the Idaho Fish and Game website for recent sightings.
Where to look
Hells Canyon National Recreation AreaSawtooth National Recreation Area (Stanley area)
Conservation status
Recovering from historic lows, managed herds
Good to know
When is the best time to see bighorn sheep in Idaho?
Winter (December through March) when herds descend to lower elevations in river canyons.
Where can I see bighorn sheep in Idaho?
The Salmon River canyon, Hells Canyon, and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area are reliable viewing spots.
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