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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 268

Total Acres
498,031
Public Land
90%
Elevation
1,239–5,418 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026ArcheryJan 5, 2026Feb 20, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle LateDec 10, 2026Jan 1, 2027
2026Rifle — Rifle EarlyNov 16, 2026Dec 8, 2026
2026RifleJan 5, 2026Feb 20, 2026

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 268 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 268 spans rugged desert terrain from low valley floor (1,239 ft) to high montane ridge systems (5,418 ft), offering ~90% public land. Hunters access canyon drainages and high-elevation sheep habitat via foot traffic; water sources and guzzlers are critical in this arid landscape. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data shows consistent quality across decades, with recent entries (2021–2024) ranging 166–182 B&C, indicating the unit continues...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
13 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)resident8414
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)resident99536
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident2,70233
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)nonresident2364
2023Rifle (Any Ram)nonresident3,8765

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)33100.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)282278.6%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)323196.9%
2023Rifle (Any Ewe)4250.0%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)55100.0%