Nevada California bighorn sheep hunting in unit 035
Unit 035 is a single unit in Humboldt County: 1,091,470 acres, 81.1% public land, mostly BLM (885,262 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 10 California bighorn ram tags here across 3 hunts; 10 hunters went afield and 9 were successful (90% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt (Sep 1 - Oct 31) was 0.4%: 8 tags for a demand of 1,853.
Part of a unit: NDOW splits unit 035 for rams at the Bottle Creek Road: the Jacksons tag covers the Jackson Mountains west of the road, and the Bloody Runs tag the Bloody Run and Slumbering Hills east of it and west of U.S. 95 (CR 25-07). The map and the land figures cover the whole units.
Data updated October 2026. Tags and harvest: NDOW hunt statistics, 2022 to 2025. Seasons: NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation with its January 2026 amendment. Land: BLM.
BLMNational forestTribal landUnit 035Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 035 |
|---|---|
| County | Humboldt |
| NDOW region | Western Region |
| Size | 1,091,470 acres (1,705 square miles) |
| Public land | 81.1% (885,262 acres) |
| California bighorn ram tags, 2025 | 10 issued, quota 10 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 9 of 10 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 0.4% (8 tags, demand 1,853) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | under 0.1% (1 tag, demand 4,580) |
| Resident California bighorn ram season, any legal weapon, 2026 | September 1 to October 31; September 1 to October 31 |
| Towns in and near it | Winnemucca |
How many California bighorn sheep tags does NDOW issue in unit 035?
NDOW issued 10 California bighorn ram tags for unit 035 in 2025, against a quota of 10. Every 2025 hunt in the group, as NDOW reports it:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Bighorn Sheep Any Ram (035 - Bloody Runs) | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | 1 | 1 | 725 | 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| California Bighorn Sheep Any Ram (035 - Jacksons) | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | 8 | 8 | 1,853 | 0.4% | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| California Bighorn Sheep Any Ram (035 - Jacksons) | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | 1 | 1 | 4,580 | under 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Demand is NDOW's count of tags awarded plus unsuccessful first-choice applicants. NDOW's draw rate is its quota divided by that demand; NDOW says it does not account for bonus points. Hunter success is successful hunters out of hunters afield.
What is hunter success for California bighorn sheep in unit 035?
9 of 10 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 90% across the group's hunts. The group year by year:
| Year | Hunts | Quota | Tags issued | Hunters afield | Successful hunters | Success, all hunts | Labels NDOW used for the group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 90% | 035 - Bloody Runs; 035 - Jacksons |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 100% | 035D (West Portion); 035E (East Portion) |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 035 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 100% | 035 |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Totals are NDOW's hunt rows added together; the success share is worked out from NDOW's own two figures. A year is shown only where NDOW published the group's hunts; NDOW sometimes splits a unit with a letter (108B, 144A) or a portion, and those labels are listed.
When is California bighorn sheep season in unit 035 in 2026?
The 2026-2027 seasons NDOW's regulation sets for this unit group:
| Hunt number | Hunt | Weapon | Unit group as NDOW prints it | 2026-2027 season | 2025-2026 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8151 | Resident California Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 035D Jacksons | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | Sep 1 - Oct 31 |
| 8151 | Resident California Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 035E Bloody Runs | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | Sep 1 - Oct 31 |
| 8251 | Nonresident California Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 035D Jacksons | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | Sep 1 - Oct 31 |
Source: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026). * Changed or added by Amendment #2. NDOW can change a season during the year; check NDOW before you go.
How much public land is in unit 035?
81.1% of unit 035 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 885,262 of 1,091,470 acres. The largest share is BLM, 885,262 acres or 81.1%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 885,262 | 81.1% |
| Tribal land | 549 | 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside NDOW's unit boundaries from BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale), a generalized national map; the rest is private or not mapped. Military, Energy Department and tribal land are not counted as open to hunting (they are closed to the public or need the owner's permission).
Other species NDOW groups with unit 035: Pronghorn antelope, Mule deer.
How do you get to unit 035?
Highways through it: NV 49 (about 24 miles inside). Along its boundary: NV 140 and US 95. Nearby: Winnemucca (on the line).
Which units border unit 035?
6 hunt units touch unit 035. Their public land and their own California bighorn sheep group:
| Unit | Public land | California bighorn sheep page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 031 | 85% | 031 (Double Hs) | Humboldt |
| Unit 032 | 91.5% | 032, 033 | Humboldt |
| Unit 034 | 96.8% | 034 | Humboldt, Pershing |
| Unit 041 | 77.8% | No California bighorn sheep group page | Pershing, Churchill, Washoe |
| Unit 042 | 58.6% | No California bighorn sheep group page | Pershing, Humboldt |
| Unit 051 | 71.3% | 051 | Humboldt |
Questions hunters ask
How many California bighorn sheep tags are there in unit 035?
NDOW set a quota of 10 California bighorn ram tags for unit 035 in 2025 and issued 10, across 3 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 9.
What is hunter success for California bighorn sheep in unit 035?
In 2025, 9 of the 10 hunters NDOW counted afield took a California bighorn ram here, 90% across every hunt in the group.
How hard is it to draw a California bighorn sheep tag in unit 035?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 0.4%: a quota of 8 against a demand of 1,853. For nonresidents it was under 0.1% (1 tag, demand 4,580). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is California bighorn sheep season in unit 035 in 2026?
For California bighorn rams, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident any legal weapon, September 1 to October 31; resident any legal weapon, September 1 to October 31; nonresident any legal weapon, September 1 to October 31.
How much public land is in unit 035?
81.1% of the 1,091,470 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 885,262 acres.
What is the closest town to unit 035?
No town is inside it. The nearest is Winnemucca (on the line).
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Where these numbers come from
- Tags, quota, demand, draw rate, hunters and success: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
- Seasons: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026).
- Public land: BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale). Unit boundaries: NDOW hunt units.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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