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New MexicoBighorn Sheep

NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 23

Total Acres
1,874,175
Public Land
65%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
3,692–8,938 ft

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NM 23 — Bighorn Sheep Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access NM 23 spans 1.87 million acres across rugged desert to high-elevation terrain (3,700–9,000 ft), with 65% public land access. The unit encompasses diverse topography suitable for sheep habitat across multiple drainages and canyon systems. Herd Quality No current wildlife survey data (bull:ram ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Harvest success has been exceptional—96–100% across recent years—indicating a productive population, though limited annual tags (2 per year) restrict harvest data sample size. Trophy Potential Grant County (60% overlap with unit 23) has a strong history of producing..

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
2024Rifle (Bhs-1-201)resident7,70223
2024Rifle (Bhs-1-201)nonresident2,5652
2024Rifle (Bhs-1-201)outfitter3,0373
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)resident7,39519
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)nonresident2,2341
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)outfitter2,7372
2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)resident83622
2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)nonresident52
2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)outfitter253

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Harvest Data

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YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle (Bhs-1-201)282496.0%
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)2625100.0%
2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)282592.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle (Bhs-1-201) — Bhs-1-201Jan 1, 2027Jan 31, 2027male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
9
Avg Score
183.4
Top Score
197.1
Recent (5yr)
2

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