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Nevada Bighorn Sheep

Unit 242, 271 (Toquima / Monitor Sheep)

Nevada Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep

NDOW's compound 242/271 hunt targets desert bighorn in the Toquima Range (242) and the adjacent sheep country in Unit 271. Both units are steep limestone and volcanic country with limited tag quotas.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 242, 271

NDOW's compound 242/271 hunt targets desert bighorn in the Toquima Range (242) and the adjacent sheep country in Unit 271. Both units are steep limestone and volcanic country with limited tag quotas.

Where to Find Sheep in 242 & 271

Glass the limestone bands on the west side of the Toquimas and the lower rims in 271 at first and last light. Water tanks and natural springs are the daily anchors.

How to Hunt the 242/271 Compound

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle65%

Nevada desert sheep success on once-in-a-lifetime hunts runs 60–80% depending on weather, hunter effort, and tag density.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Late Season22450.8% 0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Only 12 tags across three years against 1,955 applicants — this is a trophy desert sheep draw with sub-1% single-year odds. Bonus points are essential.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 242/271 sheep tag once-in-a-lifetime?
Desert sheep tags in Nevada have no lifetime limit, but with sub-1% draw odds most hunters treat this as a once-in-a-lifetime tag.
Which range holds more rams?
The Toquima Range (Unit 242) generally holds more glassable rams than Unit 271, but both units produce trophy-class sheep in most years.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. NDOW Hunt Info Sheets — Desert Bighorn 242/271 — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Compound sheep hunt listing · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NDOW Big Game — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Sheep season framework · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Application timeline · accessed 2026-04-17