NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 26

NM 26 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 26 spans 1.47 million acres across rugged terrain from 4,135 to 8,475 feet, with just over half the unit on public land. The elevation spread supports both lower-country and high-elevation habitat, creating diverse hunting zones. Access to the roughly 54% of public acreage will require scouting road conditions and trailhead availability, typical for large New Mexico units. Expect a mix of developed and primitive access; plan logistics accordingly. Trophy Potential Hidalgo County, which overlaps NM 26, holds a significant history of record-book bighorn sheep production. Trophy-class rams have..