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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 161

Total Acres
926,430
Public Land
99%
Wilderness
4%
Elevation
4,576–11,931 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleSep 15, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
75
Avg Score
172.4
Top Score
184.8
Recent (5yr)
8

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 161 Desert Bighorn Sheep — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 161 spans 926,430 acres across extreme elevation (4,576–11,931 ft) with 99% public land, offering substantial high-country terrain for sheep hunting. The sprawling acreage and public access make DIY hunts feasible for residents willing to conduct extensive glassing and pack operations at altitude. ## Herd Quality Trophy records from Nye County (75% unit overlap) show consistent production, with recent years (2022–2024)...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Any Ewe)resident89844
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Earlyresident2354
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Lateresident994
2023Archery (Any Ram)resident201
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)nonresident2235
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Earlynonresident4511
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Latenonresident3241
2023Archery (Any Ram)nonresident1451

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ewe)411639.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Early44100.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Late4250.0%
2023Archery (Any Ram)10
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)5480.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram) Early11100.0%