NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 161
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 7,355 ft of vertical relief and high country up to 11,931 ft.
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NV 161 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 161 spans nearly 927,000 acres across rugged Nevada high country, with elevations climbing from roughly 4,600 ft to nearly 12,000 ft. Nearly all land is public (98.9%), providing exceptional access freedom for hunters willing to cover rough terrain. The extreme vertical relief supports diverse habitat zones — lower desert scrub and pinyon-juniper transitioning to alpine ridges — though the unit's scale demands serious scouting and physical preparation. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 161 hold a robust bighorn trophy history spanning four decades, with consistent record-book production across..
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See the full AI verdict →Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Any Ram
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle, Any Ewe
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle (Any Ram) Early
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Any Ram) Late
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ewe | 41 | 16 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Any Ram | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ewe | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ewe | 41 | 21 | 51.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ewe | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle | Sep 15, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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