Nevada Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunting in unit 102
Unit 102 is a single unit in Elko County: 726,221 acres, 52.4% public land, mostly national forest (213,354 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 2 Rocky Mountain bighorn ram tags here across 1 hunt; 2 hunters went afield and 2 were successful (100% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was under 0.1%: 2 tags for a demand of 6,129.
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 forestNational wildlife refugeTribal landUnit 102Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 102 |
|---|---|
| County | Elko |
| NDOW region | Eastern Region |
| Size | 726,221 acres (1,135 square miles) |
| Public land | 52.4% (380,655 acres) |
| Rocky Mountain bighorn ram tags, 2025 | 2 issued, quota 2 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 2 of 2 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | under 0.1% (2 tags, demand 6,129) |
| Resident Rocky Mountain bighorn ram season, any legal weapon, 2026 | September 1 to October 31 |
| Towns in and near it | Elko, Spring Creek, Lamoille, Carlin and Wells |
How many Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tags does NDOW issue in unit 102?
NDOW issued 2 Rocky Mountain bighorn ram tags for unit 102 in 2025, against a quota of 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Any Ram | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 1 - Oct 31 | 2 | 2 | 6,129 | under 0.1% | 2 | 2 | 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 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in unit 102?
2 of 2 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 100% 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 102 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 102 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102 |
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 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep season in unit 102 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9151 | Resident Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep | Any Ram - Any Legal Weapon | 102 | 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 102?
52.4% of unit 102 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 380,655 of 726,221 acres. The largest share is national forest, 213,354 acres or 29.4%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 213,354 | 29.4% |
| BLM | 167,298 | 23% |
| Tribal land | 12,441 | 1.7% |
| National wildlife refuge | 3 | under 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 102: Pronghorn antelope (101 - 104, 108 - 109, 144), Mule deer (101 - 109), Mountain goat, Moose (061, 062, 064, 066 - 068, 071 - 077, 081, 101 - 103).
How do you get to unit 102?
Highways through it: NV 229 (about 21 miles inside), NV 227 (about 14 miles inside) and NV 767 (about 2 miles inside). Along its boundary: NV 228 and I-80. Towns and places inside: Elko, Spring Creek and Lamoille. Nearby: Carlin (18 miles) and Wells (23 miles).
Which units border unit 102?
7 hunt units touch unit 102. Their public land and their own Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group:
| Unit | Public land | Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 064 | 50.5% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko, Eureka |
| Unit 065 | 68.5% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko, Eureka |
| Unit 073 | 71.5% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko |
| Unit 101 | 32.1% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko |
| Unit 103 | 95.6% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko, White Pine |
| Unit 104 | 99.3% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | White Pine, Elko |
| Unit 109 | 98.9% | No Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep group page | Elko |
Questions hunters ask
How many Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tags are there in unit 102?
NDOW set a quota of 2 Rocky Mountain bighorn ram tags for unit 102 in 2025 and issued 2, across 1 hunt by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 2.
What is hunter success for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in unit 102?
In 2025, 2 of the 2 hunters NDOW counted afield took a Rocky Mountain bighorn ram here, 100% across every hunt in the group.
How hard is it to draw a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep tag in unit 102?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was under 0.1%: a quota of 2 against a demand of 6,129. NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep season in unit 102 in 2026?
For Rocky Mountain bighorn rams, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident any legal weapon, September 1 to October 31.
How much public land is in unit 102?
52.4% of the 726,221 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is national forest, 213,354 acres.
What is the closest town to unit 102?
Elko, Spring Creek and Lamoille are inside the unit. Just outside: Carlin (18 miles) and Wells (23 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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