NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 17
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle (Bhs-1-204) — Bhs-1-204 | Dec 1, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 17 Tactical Analysis: Bighorn Sheep (BHS-1-204) ## Terrain & Access Unit 17 spans 4,600–10,725 ft elevation across ~1.05 million acres with 75% public land access. This high-elevation, expansive terrain supports classic desert bighorn habitat with extended December hunting season (Dec 1–31) allowing pursuit in cooler conditions when sheep are more active in marginal terrain. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:ram ratio) is provided for this unit. Management appears...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-204) | resident | 6,662 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-204) | nonresident | 2,219 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-204) | outfitter | 2,765 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Bhs-1-204) | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |