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New MexicoBighorn Sheep

NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 45

Total Acres
974,580
Public Land
82%
Wilderness
23%
Elevation
5,590–13,042 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Bhs-2-203) — Bhs-2-203Sep 4, 2026Sep 13, 2026female
2026Rifle (Bhs-1-201) — Bhs-1-201Aug 7, 2026Aug 30, 2026male
2026Rifle (Bhs-1-202) — Bhs-1-202Sep 19, 2026Oct 7, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
3
Avg Score
176.9
Top Score
179.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 45 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NM 45 spans high-elevation terrain (5,590–13,042 ft) with 82% public land and 23% wilderness, offering substantial accessible habitat across mixed alpine and transition zones. The high public land percentage supports DIY hunting, though the 23% wilderness component requires careful route planning. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from overlapping counties (San Miguel and Santa Fe) shows a history of record-book bighorn sheep production in the...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)resident7,39519
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)nonresident2,2341
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-201)outfitter2,7372
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-202)resident2,47917
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-202)nonresident1291
2023Rifle (Bhs-1-202)outfitter402
2023Archery (Bhs-2-203)resident6258
2023Archery (Bhs-2-203)nonresident121
2023Archery (Bhs-2-203)outfitter41

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)282592.0%
2022Rifle (Bhs-1-202)411556.0%
2022Archery (Bhs-2-203)17764.0%