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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 242

Total Acres
671,730
Public Land
100%
Elevation
2,667–7,613 ft

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NV 242 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 242 spans 671,730 acres of near-total public land (99.9%), ranging from low-desert floor at 2,667 ft to high mountains above 7,600 ft. This dramatic elevation band supports diverse habitat — from sagebrush and pinyon-juniper at lower elevations to alpine terrain higher up. The vast majority of huntable ground is publicly accessible, eliminating access friction common in many western units. Trophy Potential Lincoln County, which overlaps this unit, holds a strong historical record of bighorn sheep with recent production. The region has consistently produced animals meeting record-book standards, including several..

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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 →

Rifle, Any Ram

NonresidentActual 2023 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%18 pts → 0.8%31 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%11 pts → 1.8%19 pts → 6.1%32 pts → 0.0%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Any Ram44100.0%
2023Rifle, Any Ram4375.0%
2023Rifle, Any Ram11100.0%
2022Rifle, Any Ram6466.7%
2022Rifle, Any Ram11100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 20, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
42
Avg Score
172.2
Top Score
179.5
Recent (5yr)
5

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