Unit 267 (Mormon Mountains North)
Nevada Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep
Unit 267 is a standalone desert bighorn hunt in the northern Mormon Mountains of Lincoln County. Classic limestone sheep country with very limited tag quota.
Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 267
Unit 267 is a standalone desert bighorn hunt in the northern Mormon Mountains of Lincoln County. Classic limestone sheep country with very limited tag quota.
Where to Find Sheep in Unit 267
Limestone faces on the northern Mormon Mountains and adjacent rims hold the resident ram bands. Water guzzlers are the daily anchor; glass from high pullouts at dawn.
How to Hunt Unit 267
Bighorn Sheep Success Rates
Rifle desert bighorn success here tracks the statewide 65–80% average when hunters put in the effort.
Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds
| Season | Tags | Applicants | Draw % | Pts Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle— Late Season | 8 | 341 | 2.3% | 0 |
| Archery— Mid Season | 1 | 31 | 3.2% | 0 |
Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.
Open in Draw Odds Engine18 tags across three years against 1,688 applicants — sub-1% single-year odds for most applicants. Bonus points accumulate across many cycles before a draw.
Unit Logistics & Expectations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unit 267 the same as the 267/268 compound hunt?
What rifle caliber is recommended for Unit 267?
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.
- NDOW Hunt Info Sheets — Desert Bighorn 267 — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: 267 standalone sheep hunt · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Big Game — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Sheep framework · accessed 2026-04-17
- NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Draw process · accessed 2026-04-17