Nevada Bighorn Sheep Hunting Units & Draw Odds
59 units · 96.1% avg hunter success
Nevada's bighorn sheep draw runs on a bonus-point system across 59 units, and it's a long game for nonresidents. Applications open March 23 and close May 13, with results posted May 29. Nonresidents get 10% of the available tags and pay a $10 application fee plus a $1,200 tag fee if drawn. The units below show historical draw odds and harvest success rates so you can see where zero-point hunters have actually drawn tags and where the competition sits steepest. Most units see brutal odds at zero points—some don't draw at all in a given year—but a handful have returned tags to first-time applicants. Your strategy here depends on how long you're willing to wait and which units fit your hunting style.
How the Nevada Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 23 – May 13(nonresident)
Results: May 29
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $156 license · $1200 tag · $10 point
Easiest Bighorn Sheep Draws for Nonresidents (2023 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
1.9% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ewe
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
0.0% at zero points · Rifle, Any Ram
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 161 | — | 1.9%Rifle, Any Ewe | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 012 | — | 0.0%('22)Rifle, Any Ram | 100% | 99% |
| Unit 034 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | — | 99% |
| Unit 044 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | — | 66% |
| Unit 068 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | 100% | 51% |
| Unit 153 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | 100% | 94% |
| Unit 162 | — | 0.0%('22)Rifle, Any Ram | — | 100% |
| Unit 163 | — | 0.0%('22)Rifle, Any Ram | — | 100% |
| Unit 181 | — | 0.0%Rifle, Any Ram | 91.3% | 65% |
| Unit 182 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | 66.7% | 97% |
| Unit 183 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | 100% | 100% |
| Unit 184 | — | 0.0%('24)Rifle, Any Ram | 100% | 100% |
All Nevada Bighorn Sheep Units
Nevada Bighorn Sheep Draw FAQ
When do Nevada bighorn sheep applications open and close?
Applications open March 23 and close May 13 for the 2026 draw. Results are posted May 29. Mark those dates early if you're planning to apply as a nonresident.
What do nonresidents pay to apply and hunt Nevada bighorn sheep?
The application fee is $10. If you draw a tag, the tag fee is $1,200. These are separate from any points-purchase fees your state of residence may charge.
Can a nonresident draw Nevada bighorn sheep at zero points?
Yes, but it's rare. Unit 161 saw a zero-point Any Ewe rifle tag draw at 1.9% odds in 2023, but most other units show 0.0% odds at zero points in recent years. Bonus-point systems mean your odds improve with each point you accumulate.
What percentage of Nevada bighorn sheep tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of the available tags in the draw. Residents get the remaining allocation and have a lower tag fee ($120 versus $1,200 for nonresidents).
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