This layer shows the general distribution of Bighorn Sheep herds in Nevada. Data provided by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Herds are labeled by subspecies, approximate date established, and associated mountain range. This map is part of the Storymap "Bringing Bighorns Back from the Brink" developed for the USFWS Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program's "Partner with a Payer" initiative.This layer is intended to show a generalized view of bighorn sheep in Nevada; it is not intended as a resource for specific boundaries. For a direct link to Nevada's publicly available geospatial data, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife's GIS Data Clearinghouse.

CDFW BIOS GIS Dataset, Contact: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service USFWS, Description: Critical habitat constitutes areas considered essential for the conservation of a listed species. These areas provide notice to the public and land managers of the importance of the areas to the conservation of this species. Special protections and/or restrictions are possible in areas where Federal funding, permits, licenses, authorizations, or actions occur or are required.

This layer includes general locations for water development "guzzlers" used by Bighorn Sheep in Nevada. Data provided by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. This layer is part of the Storymap "Bringing Bighorns Back from the Brink" developed for the USFWS Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program's "Partner with a Payer" initiative.This layer is intended to show a generalized view of water developments in relation to bighorn sheep; it is not intended as a resource for specific coordinates. For a direct link to Nevada's publicly available geospatial data, visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife's GIS Data Clearinghouse.