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New MexicoBighorn Sheep

NM Bighorn Sheep Unit 6A

Total Acres
845,615
Public Land
90%
Wilderness
5%
Elevation
5,049–10,601 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle (Bhs-1-201) — Bhs-1-201Aug 10, 2026Sep 15, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
198
Top Score
208.1
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 6A — Desert Bighorn Sheep ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 6A spans high-desert and mountain terrain from 5,049 to 10,601 feet across 845,615 acres with 90% public land access. The varied elevation and public land availability create excellent hunting opportunity, though terrain difficulty increases with altitude. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is limited — only two all-time record-book entries attributed to Sandoval County (which overlaps 88% with this unit). The most recent...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Bhs-1-201)282592.0%