Holding a part of the Eldorado Mountains, Unit 265 is primarily public land. Half of it is in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area with good access and classic desert terrain.

Hunters with desert bighorn sheep tags report looking over a few different rams, making for enjoyable hunting. Most rams live in the areas of Ireteba Peaks, Keyhole Canyon and White Rock Wash. Spot-and-stalk hunting is physically demanding. Sheep population is very healthy. Good numbers of artificial and natural water sources. Resident deer numbers are low.

Mostly desert terrain with rugged, steep mountains and rocky ledges. Softly rolling desert hills are at the base of the mountain ranges. Broken granite can make for unstable footing during hiking.

Cactus and creosote scrub brush at lower elevations, mahogany woodlands on higher terrain.

Plenty of public roads and four-wheel-drive trails can take you to many good starting points. Private land does not impede access. Hunting grounds can be reached from bordering roads.

Both Las Vegas and Henderson are fairly close to hunting grounds. Hunters who want to lodge in town should consider that commuting can take a long time.