Nevada desert bighorn sheep hunting in unit 268
Unit 268 is a single unit in Clark County: 498,031 acres, 75.9% public land, mostly BLM (327,371 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 75 desert bighorn ram tags here across 5 hunts; 71 hunters went afield and 62 were successful (87% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt (Nov 16 - Dec 8) was 1%: 30 tags for a demand of 2,406.
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 wildlife refugeState landBureau of ReclamationNational Park ServiceMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit 268Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 268 |
|---|---|
| County | Clark |
| NDOW region | Southern Region |
| Size | 498,031 acres (778 square miles) |
| Public land | 75.9% (377,885 acres) |
| Desert bighorn ram tags, 2025 | 75 issued, quota 75 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 62 of 71 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 1% (30 tags, demand 2,406) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 0.1% (3 tags, demand 3,266) |
| Resident desert bighorn ram season, any legal weapon, 2026 | November 16 to December 8 (early); December 10 to January 1 (late) |
| Towns in and near it | Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Nellis AFB, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Las Vegas |
How many desert bighorn sheep tags does NDOW issue in unit 268?
NDOW issued 75 desert bighorn ram tags for unit 268 in 2025, against a quota of 75. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Resident | Any legal weapon | Nov 16 - Dec 8 | 30 | 30 | 2,406 | 1% | 29 | 26 | 90% |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Resident | Any legal weapon | Dec 10 - Jan 1 | 30 | 30 | 179 | 17% | 30 | 27 | 90% |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Resident | Archery | Jan 5 - Feb 20 | 9 | 9 | 48 | 19% | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Nov 16 - Dec 8 | 3 | 3 | 3,266 | 0.1% | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Dec 10 - Jan 1 | 3 | 3 | 211 | 1% | 3 | 3 | 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 desert bighorn sheep in unit 268?
62 of 71 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 87% 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 | 5 | 75 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 87% | 268 |
| 2024 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 97% | 268 |
| 2023 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 97% | 268 |
| 2022 | 2 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 94% | 268 |
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.
What other desert bighorn sheep hunts cover these units?
NDOW's other 2025 desert bighorn sheep hunts with exactly this unit group:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ewe | Resident | Any legal weapon | Oct 20 - Nov 15 | 90 | 89 | 2,212 | 4% | 78 | 43 | 55% |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Any Ewe | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Oct 20 - Nov 15 | 10 | 10 | 662 | 2% | 8 | 4 | 50% |
2025 desert bighorn sheep hunts whose own unit group takes in this unit: Desert Bighorn Sheep 1-Horn Ram (267, 268, 4 tags).
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
When is desert bighorn sheep season in unit 268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3151 | Resident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 268 Early | Nov 16 - Dec 8 | Nov 16 - Dec 8 |
| 3151 | Resident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 268 Late | Dec 10 - Jan 1 | Dec 10 - Jan 1 |
| 3251 | Nonresident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 268 Early | Nov 16 - Dec 8 | Nov 16 - Dec 8 |
| 3251 | Nonresident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 268 Late | Dec 10 - Jan 1 | Dec 10 - Jan 1 |
| 3161 | Resident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Archery | 268 | Jan 5 - Feb 20 | Jan 5 - Feb 20 |
| 3181 | Resident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ewe - Any Legal Weapon | 268 | Oct 20 - Nov 15 | Oct 20 - Nov 15 |
| 3281 | Nonresident Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep | Any Ewe - Any Legal Weapon | 268 | Oct 20 - Nov 15 | Oct 20 - Nov 15 |
Hunts under other unit groups that include this unit: hunt 3171, 267, 268 (Jan 5 - Feb 20).
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 268?
75.9% of unit 268 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 377,885 of 498,031 acres. The largest share is BLM, 327,371 acres or 65.7%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 327,371 | 65.7% |
| State land | 46,098 | 9.3% |
| National Park Service | 29,144 | 5.9% |
| Military and Energy Department | 15,958 | 3.2% |
| Tribal land | 13,590 | 2.7% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 4,416 | 0.9% |
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), and neither is National Park Service land, whose rules differ by park: Lake Mead National Recreation Area allows hunting under state law, Great Basin National Park and Death Valley do not.
Other species NDOW groups with unit 268: Mule deer (261 - 268).
How do you get to unit 268?
Highways through it: NV 147 (about 14 miles inside), NV 604 (about 13 miles inside), NV 612 (about 9 miles inside), US 93 (about 5 miles inside) and I-515 (about 5 miles inside). Along its boundary: I-15, NV 169, NV 582 and NV 564. Towns and places inside: Sunrise Manor, Whitney and Nellis AFB. Nearby: North Las Vegas (2 miles), Henderson (3 miles), Las Vegas (7 miles) and Boulder City (14 miles).
Which units border unit 268?
7 hunt units touch unit 268. Their public land and their own desert bighorn sheep group:
| Unit | Public land | Desert bighorn sheep page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 244 | 68.4% | 244 | Clark |
| Unit 262 | 86% | 262 | Clark, Nye |
| Unit 263 | 75.9% | 263 | Clark |
| Unit 267 | 39.4% | 267 | Clark |
| Unit 269 | 17.9% | No desert bighorn sheep group page | Clark |
| Unit 271 | 95.5% | 242, 271 | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 286 | 69.5% | 286 | Clark |
Questions hunters ask
How many desert bighorn sheep tags are there in unit 268?
NDOW set a quota of 75 desert bighorn ram tags for unit 268 in 2025 and issued 75, across 5 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 38.
What is hunter success for desert bighorn sheep in unit 268?
In 2025, 62 of the 71 hunters NDOW counted afield took a desert bighorn ram here, 87% across every hunt in the group.
How hard is it to draw a desert bighorn sheep tag in unit 268?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 1%: a quota of 30 against a demand of 2,406. For nonresidents it was 0.1% (3 tags, demand 3,266). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is desert bighorn sheep season in unit 268 in 2026?
For Nelson (desert) bighorn rams, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident any legal weapon, November 16 to December 8 (early); resident any legal weapon, December 10 to January 1 (late); resident archery, January 5 to February 20; nonresident any legal weapon, November 16 to December 8 (early); nonresident any legal weapon, December 10 to January 1 (late).
How much public land is in unit 268?
75.9% of the 498,031 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 327,371 acres.
What is the closest town to unit 268?
Sunrise Manor, Whitney and Nellis AFB are inside the unit. Just outside: North Las Vegas (2 miles) and Henderson (3 miles).
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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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