NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 13

NM 13 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 13 spans rugged country from 4,591 to 9,445 feet across nearly 2.85 million acres, with 68% public land providing solid access for self-directed hunters. Elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower semi-arid terrain to high-country refuge, typical of New Mexico's southwestern units. Terrain varies enough to reward scouting and fitness. Trophy Potential This unit holds a modest but documented bighorn sheep history within Socorro County's overlap. Record-book entries show inconsistent quality across recent decades — the 2010s produced stronger averages, while 2020s entries have trended lower. The most..