OR Bighorn Sheep Unit 566A — Riverside

OR 566A – Riverside. Terrain & Access Riverside spans 1.2 million acres across a broad elevation gradient—from desert floor at 2,515 ft to alpine terrain above 6,100 ft. Public land comprises 73% of the unit, providing solid access for unguided hunters. The mix of sagebrush, grassland, and coniferous forest at higher elevations creates varied habitat and opportunities for foot travel across multiple terrain types. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping this unit hold a modest record-book history for bighorn sheep—shared with neighboring units. The pre-2000 era produced several trophy-class rams, with the most recent record-book entry occurring in..