NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 163
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NV 163 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 163 spans 753,000 acres of high-elevation country from 5,200 to over 10,000 feet, with 99.6% public land. This is genuine backcountry terrain—a significant advantage for hunters willing to cover distance on foot. The elevation range and vast public-land footprint create diverse habitat, from lower piñon-juniper transitional zones to alpine ridges. Expect rugged, technical hiking with limited road network penetration; this is not a unit where you'll glass from the truck. Trophy Potential Nye County, which overlaps NV 163, holds a long history of bighorn sheep in the record..
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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 2022 draw.
Rifle, Any Ram
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 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 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ram | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 2022 | Archery, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle | Nov 20, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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