NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 53
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle (Bhs-1-201) — Bhs-1-201 | Aug 6, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 53 Bighorn Sheep – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 53 spans high elevation (6,074–13,128 ft) across 438,000+ acres with 73% public land and 19% designated wilderness. This is classic rocky alpine terrain suited to steep stalking and glassing from high vantage points. The high public land percentage provides solid access opportunity, though the wilderness component and elevation demand good fitness and mountaineering skills. ## Herd Quality & Trophy Potential Trophy record data...
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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% |