NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 22

NM 22 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 22 spans 4,467–10,867 feet across 251,341 acres, with 71% public land and 42% wilderness. The unit combines lower-elevation desert basins with high-country terrain, offering diverse hunting country. Significant wilderness coverage means a willingness to hike deep and navigate remote terrain is essential; the broader terrain includes rugged canyons and exposed ridgelines. Access improves on the lower and mid-elevation public land, but much of the high country demands self-sufficiency and solid conditioning. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 22 hold a strong record-book history for bighorn sheep, with entries..