NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 45

NM 45 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 45 spans 5,590–13,042 feet across nearly 975,000 acres, with 82% public land providing substantial hunting opportunity. The 23% wilderness component (primarily high-elevation terrain) requires careful route planning but remains accessible to self-guided hunters—New Mexico has no mandatory guide requirement for wilderness use. Elevation gain is significant; success depends on physical conditioning and familiarity with steep, high-country access. Public land dominance means competition for prime basins is real, but the unit's acreage supports multiple discrete hunting areas. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 45 hold a modest historical record—shared..