NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 6A

NM 6A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 6A spans 845,615 acres across a dramatic elevation range—5,049 to 10,601 feet—with 90% public land access. This high proportion of public ground combined with extreme vertical relief creates a physically demanding landscape typical of desert bighorn country: exposed canyon systems, exposed ridges, and terrain that demands serious fitness and mountaineering skill. Forum reports confirm the severity—hunters describe days spent glassing sheep on canyon walls and cliffs with no practical approach route, and physical conditioning is non-negotiable. Trophy Potential The unit's counties hold a genuine trophy history for bighorn..