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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 261

Total Acres
287,397
Public Land
100%
Elevation
2,082–4,932 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 261 – Desert Bighorn Sheep **Terrain & Access:** This 287,000-acre unit spans 2,082–4,932 ft of elevation across nearly 100% public land, offering excellent access to high-desert and mountain terrain. The wide elevation range supports diverse bighorn habitat and should provide reasonable hiking opportunity across multiple drainages. **Herd Quality:** Trophy record data from Nye County (100% unit overlap) shows strong historical production, with all-time average bighorn score of 172.4 and...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)resident1592
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident572

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Harvest Data

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