NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 23

NM 23 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 23 spans rugged country from lower-elevation desert (3,692 ft) to high mountain terrain (8,938 ft), offering diverse habitat across its 1.87 million acres. With 65% public land, hunters have solid access to mid and high-elevation zones where bighorn sheep typically congregate. The elevation range supports multiple habitat bands — critical for locating sheep across seasonal shifts. Public land access is well-distributed throughout the unit, making self-reliant hunting feasible for those comfortable with high-country navigation and glassing work. Trophy Potential NM 23 has a strong history of producing trophy-class..