NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 19

# NM 19 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 19 spans high desert to mountain terrain (3,862–8,840 ft) across nearly 2.7 million acres with exceptional public land access (98%). This is a vast, rugged bighorn hunt requiring self-sufficient backcountry skills and strong conditioning for steep elevation changes. Late-December to early-January season timing coincides with rutting activity but demands winter preparedness. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data is limited—only two Otero...