NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 161

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..