Bighorn Sheep in Nevada in November

Yes, November is a good month to see bighorn sheep in Nevada. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 216 of the 2,573 sightings logged across the year (8.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for bighorn sheep in Nevada

8.4%

of yearly sightings

216

records in November

#7

busiest month of 12

2,573

verified records a year

October 5.6%, November 8.4%, December 9.1%. Busiest month is April at 12.1%.

Best months: April, March, May

2,573 verified observations of bighorn sheep in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When bighorn sheep are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

April

312 records (12.1% of the year)

Quietest month

July

144 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1817%
February2429.4%
Marchpeak29911.6%
Aprilpeak31212.1%
Maypeak27210.6%
June2308.9%
July1445.6%
August1485.8%
September1515.9%
October1445.6%
November2168.4%
December2349.1%

Bighorn Sheep you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Bighorn Sheep2,573

In Nevada, November carries 8.4% of the year's bighorn sheep sightings, about 0.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from October (5.6%) into November, and it heads toward December (9.1%) after. The busiest month is April (12.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The bighorn sheep most often recorded in Nevada are Bighorn Sheep. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which bighorn sheep you are most likely to see

  • Bighorn Sheep2,573 records
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Frequently asked questions

Can you see bighorn sheep in Nevada in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 216 of the 2,573 verified bighorn sheep sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 8.4% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see bighorn sheep in Nevada?+

November is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for bighorn sheep in Nevada?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 2,573 verified observations.

Which bighorn sheep are you most likely to see in Nevada?+

The most-recorded species in Nevada are Bighorn Sheep, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.