NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 251

NV 251 — Terrain, Access & Hunt Character Terrain & Access NV 251 spans nearly 850,000 acres of high-elevation public land, ranging from 4,700 to over 9,300 feet. The unit is entirely public—100% accessible without private-land constraints. Elevation variation supports diverse bighorn habitat, with rocky alpine terrain at upper elevations and lower sagebrush-transition zones. This elevation breadth offers flexibility in hunting strategies depending on seasonal animal movements and weather. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 251 hold a strong historical record of desert bighorn production, with entries spanning decades. Recent record-book captures show consistent trophy-quality animals entering the historical..