NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 253
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle | Nov 20, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 253 — Desert Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 253 spans 450,000+ acres of rugged desert terrain at 2,150–6,250 ft elevation with nearly 100% public land access. This is remote, open-country sheep hunting requiring strong glassing skills and pack capability across sagebrush foothills and rocky ridges. Water and feed availability influence seasonal movement patterns; recent forum reports note sheep distribution varies with fire activity and winter/spring conditions....
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (1-Horn Ram) | resident | 159 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) | resident | 979 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) | nonresident | 787 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (1-Horn Ram) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Any Ram) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |