Quick Tips
- Vehicle access limited to designated routes
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 145"-150" | 155"+ |
On The Ground
This zone is located south of Interstate 15 near Baker. 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 800 square miles
98% public land
Elevations range from 1,000 – 4,900 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 main access roads that border this zone are Interstate 15 to the north, the Cima Kelso Road that swings from the northeast, around to the south. The Kelbaker Road cuts through the middle of the unit. 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 is the nearest city that has accommodations. Most of the camping or lodging will be primitive remote camping. Camping outside designated camping areas is permitted in BLM and NPS areas, as long as the site has been previously used as a camping area. Firewood is scarce throughout the desert, and firewood collecting is prohibited within the Mojave National Preserve. Hunters must supply campfire material.
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