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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 280

Total Acres
257,762
Public Land
99%
Elevation
3,005–6,409 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleDec 20, 2026Jan 4, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
256
Avg Score
172.1
Top Score
184.9
Recent (5yr)
12

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 280 – Desert Bighorn Sheep (Resident) ## Terrain & Access Unit 280 spans 257,762 acres across elevations of 3,005–6,409 ft with 99% public land, offering excellent access throughout. The area is typical Nevada desert-to-mountain transition terrain, providing solid hunting mobility across open country and higher ridges. ## Herd Quality Trophy data from the overlapping counties (Clark and Lincoln) shows consistent record-book production historically. Recent entries (2022–2024) indicate the...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident625

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)4375.0%