Two desert bighorn sheep standing on red sandstone

Nelson Desert Bighorn · Draw Tag

Desert Bighorn Sheep Hunts

The kind of tag most hunters wait a lifetime for, and it deserves to be hunted that way.

The Hunt

How We Hunt It

A Nevada Nelson bighorn sheep tag is the kind of opportunity most hunters wait a lifetime for, and it deserves to be hunted that way.

These hunts take us into some of Nevada’s roughest, most remote country. We put in the time scouting, glassing, and learning where mature rams are living before the hunt ever begins.

Once it does, expect long days, steep country, and a hunt built around finding the right ram, not just the first one we see.

You waited years for the tag. We’ll hunt it like it matters.

Season Dates

Seasons by Weapon

WeaponDatesNotes
RifleNov 20 – Jan 1Nelson desert bighorn sheep.

Dates as listed by the outfitter. NDOW sets official season dates each year, so confirm in the current Nevada hunting regulations before you apply. See every season on one page and how the Nevada draw works.

Hunt Units

Sheep units vary and are discussed with Justin for your application or drawn tag.

The Approach

We’ll Hunt It Like It Matters

The right ram, not just the first one we see.

Sheep units vary. Talk with Justin about the unit you’re applying for, or the tag you’ve already drawn.

What’s Included

The Honest Breakdown

Guiding and field work come with the hunt. Tags and license are paid to NDOW, not to the outfitter. See current tag prices.

Included

  • Guiding
  • Summer scouting
  • Trail camera work
  • Field care

Extra Cost

  • Trailers
  • Wall tents
  • Meals

Available if you want them. Ask Justin when you book.

Not Included

  • Tags
  • License
  • Travel
  • Taxidermy
  • Processing

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Let’s Talk Bighorn Sheep

Drew a tag, or planning your application? Call or text Justin to talk units, seasons, and what you want out of the hunt.