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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 253

Total Acres
453,254
Public Land
100%
Elevation
2,150–6,253 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 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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)resident1592
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident9794
2023Rifle (Any Ram)nonresident7871

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)11100.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)33100.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)11100.0%