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New MexicoBighorn Sheep

NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 20

Total Acres
1,637,023
Public Land
74%
Elevation
3,973–7,515 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle (Bhs-1-204) — Bhs-1-204Nov 16, 2026Dec 15, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
21
Avg Score
177
Top Score
195.4
Recent (5yr)
7

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 20 — Desert Bighorn Sheep ## Terrain & Conditions NM 20 spans rugged desert and mountainous terrain from 3,973–7,515 ft elevation across 1.6 million acres with 73.5% public land access. This unit offers a mix of remote ridges, canyons, and desert washes typical of southwestern bighorn habitat, with reasonable public land availability for hunters willing to cover distance in challenging desert conditions. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data indicates strong historical production...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Bhs-1-204)resident6,66224
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-204)nonresident2,2192
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-204)outfitter2,7653

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Bhs-1-204)2626100.0%