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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 251

Total Acres
849,374
Public Land
100%
Elevation
4,713–9,380 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 251 — Desert Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 251 spans 849,374 acres at 4,700–9,400 ft elevation on 100% public land, offering expansive high-desert terrain with abundant feed and water sources. Weather stability (minimal snow impact) extends the hunting window and keeps bighorn distributed across the entire unit rather than concentrated in predictable winter ranges. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from Nye County (100% unit overlap) shows...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
2 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident563

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)3266.7%