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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 163

Total Acres
753,369
Public Land
100%
Elevation
5,218–10,199 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 20, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 163 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** NV 163 spans 753,000+ acres of high desert bighorn country (5,200–10,200 ft elevation) with nearly complete public land access (99.6%). This is classic Nevada basin-and-range terrain — expect challenging alpine and desert terrain with sparse vegetation and extreme temperature swings between seasons. The November–January rifle season favors glassing and stalking across open ridges and canyons. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident2321

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)11100.0%