Quick Tips
- Vehicle access limited to designated routes
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 145"-160" | 165"+ |
On The Ground
This zone is located north of Interstate 15 along the California/Nevada border. California has some great Desert Bighorn Sheep. The areas that they inhabit are remote and desolate, just the way a sheep hunt should be.
In California, the desert bighorn is found in the dry, desert mountains of southeastern California.
Terrain
The terrain in this zone is a wide range of open desert valleys, ridges and eroded canyons. The canyons and washes are deep and often extremely long, with exposed walls sloughing with erosion. Despite the harshness of the climate, you should see a wide variety of plants and animals adapted to life in the desert.
Roughly 1,416 square miles
96% public land
Elevations range from 1,000-7,900 feet
Vegetation
The vegetation through the zone is typical desolate desert country. Some of the various vegetation types you may encounter are the spiny-leaved Orocopia sage, Alverson's foxtail cactus, Orcutt's woody aster, and the Mecca aster.
Access
The major access to and around this zone are Interstate 15 in the south, Death Valley Road or Highway 127 to the west. Roads branching off of Highway 160 and 161 in Nevada will give you access to the east side of the Zone. There are a few roads that branch off of the main roads to give access to the interior of the zone. Vehicle access is limited, plan on hiking a lot to find animals.
Camping and Lodging
Baker and Primm are the nearest cities that have accommodations. Most of the camping or lodging will be primitive remote camping. Camping outside designated camping areas is permitted in BLM areas, as long as the site has been previously used as a camping area. Firewood is scarce throughout the desert, hunters must supply campfire material.
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