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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 212

Total Acres
1,228,124
Public Land
100%
Elevation
3,720–9,190 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 20, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
167.6
Top Score
168
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 212 – Desert Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NV 212 spans 1.23 million acres of public land across a massive elevation range (3,720–9,190 ft), offering diverse desert bighorn habitat from low-elevation desert to high-country ridges. The unit's sheer size demands serious scouting and mobility; this is a physically demanding, self-reliant hunt in remote terrain. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is limited—only 2 record-book entries from Esmeralda County...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
4 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Earlyresident1679
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Lateresident557
2022Archery (Any Ram)resident172
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Earlynonresident1291
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Latenonresident921

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Any Ram) Early8787.5%
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Late77100.0%
2022Archery (Any Ram)20
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Early11100.0%
2022Rifle (Any Ram) Late11100.0%