NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 50
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) — Bhs-1-201 | Aug 10, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 50 — Desert Bighorn Sheep **Terrain & Access** Unit 50 spans 590,000+ acres across mixed elevation (5,577–9,466 ft) in the southern New Mexico mountains with 79% public land access. This is rugged, remote terrain typical of desert bighorn habitat, requiring physical stamina and mountaineering skills. Forum discussion mentions camping and remote public land hunting, indicating self-sufficient backcountry hunts are feasible. **Herd Quality** Harvest data is exceptional: 96–100% success over...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) | resident | 7,395 | 19 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) | nonresident | 2,234 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) | outfitter | 2,737 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) | 28 | 25 | 92.0% |