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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 254

Total Acres
55,861
Public Land
98%
Elevation
2,657–4,852 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
10° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
26° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±10° variability
Vertical Relief
2,195 ft relief
Altitude
4,852 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — steep, sustained slopes and broken, dissected terrain.

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NV 254 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 254 spans 2,657–4,852 feet across 55,861 acres of nearly pure public land (98%), offering exceptional accessibility for independent hunters. Elevation variation supports both lower-country and high-country bighorn habitat. Minimal private-land complication removes access friction that plagues many western sheep units. Trophy Potential Nye County's record-book history shows consistent production across decades, with strong entries in recent years (2022–2024). The county average hovers near the record-book median, and recent high-end records confirm trophy-class animals remain in the system. Trophy potential is strong — this is proven desert bighorn country..

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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

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.01%8 pts → 2.2%17 pts → 3.8%26 pts → 8.6%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Any Ram33100.0%
2023Rifle, 1-Horn Ram11100.0%
2023Rifle, Any Ram3266.7%
2022Rifle, Any Ram33100.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 1, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
75
Avg Score
172.4
Top Score
184.8
Recent (5yr)
8

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