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NevadaBighorn Sheep

NV Bighorn Sheep Unit 283

Total Acres
308,383
Public Land
100%
Elevation
2,444–9,693 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026RifleNov 20, 2026Jan 1, 2027

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
42
Avg Score
172.2
Top Score
179.5
Recent (5yr)
5

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 283 — Desert Bighorn Sheep (Any Ram) ## Terrain & Access NV 283 spans 308,383 acres of steep desert bighorn country at 2,444–9,693 ft elevation, with 100% public land access. This is rugged, high-elevation terrain requiring serious physicality and backcountry navigation skills. ## Herd & Population Trophy data is not available specifically for this unit. County-level record entries (Lincoln County, ~80% overlap) show a consistent history of quality bighorn production over four decades,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (1-Horn Ram)resident501
2023Rifle (Any Ram)resident663
2023Rifle (Any Ram)nonresident1771

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Any Ram)3133.3%
2023Rifle (Any Ram)11100.0%