Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Any Legal Weapon | 243 | Nov 20 - Jan 01RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 243 bighorn sheep,draw hunt
Units: 243·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Your points
0
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Answer card2025 draw · Nonresident
In 2025, 0 of 569 nonresidents applying drew.
Draw result · 2025
<1%
0 of 569 drew
Rams / 100 ewes
35
243, 2023
Applicants · 2025
861
Odds by point level · 2025 · Nonresident
You are in the 0–7 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2025 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | 219 | 0 | <1% | |
| 10 | 28 | 0 | <1% | Long shot |
| 8–9 | 37 | 0 | <1% | |
| 0–7You · 0 pts | 285 | 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 | Nonresident | 0 of 569 drew | 569 | 0 | <1% |
| 2025 | Resident | 1 of 292 drew | 292 | 1 | <1% |
| 2024 | Resident | 4 of 196 drew | 196 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | Resident | 2 of 228 drew | 228 | 2 | <1% |
| 2022 | Resident | 4 of 143 drew | 143 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | Resident | 0 of 83 drew | 83 | 0 | <1% |
What it is
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Other bighorn sheep hunts in Unit 243
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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