NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 253
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,103 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 253 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 253 spans 453,254 acres of Nevada high desert at 2,150–6,253 feet elevation, with essentially all land in public ownership. The unit's vertical relief and broad acreage create diverse habitat from low-elevation desert floor to high mountain terrain. Access is straightforward across public lands, and the 99.8% public composition eliminates private-land complications — a major advantage for self-guided hunters. Trophy Potential Nye County, which encompasses NV 253, holds a strong historical record of bighorn sheep entries in record books, with consistent production across multiple decades. Recent years (2022–2024) have..
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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
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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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ram | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 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
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