NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 161
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle | Sep 15, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ewe) | resident | 898 | 44 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | resident | 235 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | resident | 99 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Any Ram) | resident | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ewe) | nonresident | 223 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Early | nonresident | 451 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) Late | nonresident | 324 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Any Ram) | nonresident | 145 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |