Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Any Legal Weapon | 242, 271 | Nov 20 - Jan 01RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 242 bighorn sheep,draw hunt
Units: 242·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2025 draw · Nonresident
In 2023, 0 of 762 nonresidents applying drew.
Draw result · 2023
<1%
0 of 762 drew
Applicants · 2025
244
Odds by point level · 2023 · Nonresident
You are in the 0–8 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2023 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16+ | 93 | 0 | <1% | |
| 15 | 26 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 14 | 17 | 0 | <1% | |
| 12–13 | 53 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 9–11 | 50 | 0 | <1% | |
| 0–8You · 0 pts | 523 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Resident | 1 of 244 drew | 244 | 1 | <1% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 0 of 762 drew | 762 | 0 | <1% |
| 2023 | Resident | 3 of 287 drew | 287 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | Nonresident | 1 of 632 drew | 632 | 1 | <1% |
| 2022 | Resident | 4 of 273 drew | 273 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | Nonresident | 1 of 678 drew | 678 | 1 | <1% |
| 2021 | Resident | 5 of 288 drew | 288 | 5 | 2% |
What it is
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Other bighorn sheep hunts in Unit 242
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Before you apply
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident bighorn sheep tag......................................................................... 1,200”
- Tag fee
- “Resident bighorn sheep tag................................................................................... 120”
- Points
- “may electronically submit an application for a bonus point for that species or category of species”
Rules for 2026.
Source: NDOW · Updated Nov 13, 2026