NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 49

NM 49 — Terrain & Hunt Character NM 49 spans rugged high-country terrain from 5,842 to 11,942 feet elevation, offering steep desert mountains with significant vertical relief. Nearly 88% public land provides solid access to remote backcountry where bighorn sheep inhabit remote canyons and cliff country. Terrain is demanding—forum hunters report extensive scrambling and multi-day search efforts across exposed ridges and narrow drainages. Physical fitness and willingness to hunt difficult country are essential. Trophy Potential The Taos County overlap (87% of the unit) holds a strong bighorn sheep record-book history with consistent trophy production across recent decades. Recent..