NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 242
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,946 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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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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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 →
Rifle, Any Ram
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ram | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ram | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 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
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