NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 261
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NV 261 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 261 spans nearly 300,000 acres of public land (99.6%) across a dramatic elevation gradient from desert floor (2,082 ft) to high mountain terrain (4,932 ft). This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones—lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper transitioning to higher-elevation mountain woodland and rocky ridges typical of Great Basin desert sheep country. The vast public-land base offers genuine freedom of movement and multiple drainage systems to explore without access barriers. Trophy Potential Nye County, which overlaps this unit, holds a strong history of record-book bighorn sheep production. Recent entries span..
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Rifle, Any Ram
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Any Ram | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle, 1-Horn Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Any Ram | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Any Ram | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle | Nov 20, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | — |
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