NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 20

NM 20 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 20 spans 1.6 million acres across a substantial elevation band (3,973–7,515 ft), mixing desert basins with high-country terrain. Public land comprises nearly three-quarters of the unit, offering extensive unguided access. The topography supports both lower-elevation desert and upper-elevation mountain habitat, providing habitat diversity across the draw. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 20 hold a strong history of desert bighorn sheep record-book entries—shared with neighboring units in the region. Recent trophy production remains solid, with several entries within the last few years demonstrating that animals capable of record-book..