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Nevada Bighorn Sheep — Unit 161 (161)

Nevada Bighorn Sheep Unit 161 (161) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

1.4%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

3

Tags Available

222

Applicants

Data source: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - Official Hunt Statistics · Last updated 2026-04-14

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Early Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 242 8 3.3% —
2020 146 8 5.5% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 308 1 0.3% —
2020 211 1 0.5% —

Late Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 100 7 7% —
2020 87 8 9.2% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 195 1 0.5% —
2020 179 1 0.6% —

Mid Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 721 45 6.2% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2022 192 5 2.6% —

Mid Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 898 44 4.9% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 223 5 2.2% —

Early Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 235 4 1.7% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 451 1 0.2% —

Mid Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 99 4 4% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 324 1 0.3% —

Early Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 222 3 1.4% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Early Season

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 20 1 5% —

Nonresident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 145 1 0.7% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for Nevada Bighorn Sheep Unit 161?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 1.4% (2025). There were 222 applicants for 3 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for Nevada Bighorn Sheep Unit 161?
Nevada uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for Nevada Bighorn Sheep Unit 161?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 1.7% in 2023 and 1.4% in 2025.

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