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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 263

Total Acres
649,894
Public Land
77%
Elevation
1,638–6,985 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 20, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
214
Avg Score
172.1
Top Score
184.9
Recent (5yr)
7

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 263 — Desert Bighorn Sheep ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 263 spans 650k acres with wide elevation variation (1,638–6,985 ft) and strong public land access (77%). This large, diverse landscape supports desert bighorn in rugged, rocky terrain typical of southern Nevada mountain ranges. Forum reports note good forage and water retention in recent years, reducing seasonal movement pressure. ## Herd Quality & Trends No wildlife survey data (bull:ram ratios or population estimates) are available...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)resident3563
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident1,1605
2023Rifle (Any Ram)nonresident3,9901

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)55100.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)11100.0%