The boundaries for this unit encompass the northern portion of the Ruby Mountains. Most of the land is covered by sagebrush with mixed aspen, mountain mahoganies, high alpine pinetrees and others. This unit is home to mule deer, elk, antelope, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

This unit has a large mule deer population and is considered as a good unit by hunters. There is a good mountain goat population with great trophy potential. The late rifle and late archery seasons are best for locating trophy mule deer bucks.

Steep terrain throughout the Ruby Mountains. The remaining part of the unit has rolling hills, deep and shallow swales, benches and flats. Ruby Dome Peak is the highest point of elevation in the area at approximately 11,300 feet above mean sea level. Lowest elevations reside in the far western part of the unit, at just above 5,100 feet above mean sea level. Dense concentrations of water sources at elevations above 6,500 feet, with fewer scattered sources in the lower elevations.

Sagebrush takes up a lot of the unit, but dense patches of bitterbrush and serviceberry can also be found in some areas, particularly in the elevations ranging from 5,500-7,500. Stands of quaking aspens dominate portions of most drainages above 6,500 feet. Mountain mahogany, high alpine pines and tobacco brush stands in elevations from 7,500 feet and above. Major drainages in the Ruby Mountains harbor perennial creeks and wet meadows.

The majority of the area is public land, with public vehicle access throughout the unit. Most areas associated with the Ruby Mountains is limited. Private land in most of the lower foot hills of the Ruby Mountain and the low elevation flats. These parcels prohibit public access to the major drainages of the Range. A great deal of the Ruby Mountains is comprised of wilderness, so hunters are forced access most areas of the Ruby Mountains by hiking or by horse back. Hunting is restricted within the Spring Creek community by the local homeowners’ association.

State Route 227/Lamoille Highway, Clubine Road and State Route 228/Jigs Highway are the best primary routes for accessing the western side of the Ruby Mountains. US Highway Interstate 80 serves as the best means for accessing the far western reaches of the unit. State Route 229 and the Harrison Pass Road serve as the best routes to access the north and southern reaches, respectively. The Ruby Valley road serves as the best primary route to access the eastern side of the Ruby Mountains. Hunters can gain good direct vehicular access into the upper elevations of the Ruby Mountains through Lamoille Canyon. Trails stemming from the canyon, including the Ruby Crest Trail, offer better direct access into various regions of the unit by foot. Similarly, trail heads stemming from Harrison Pass Road also provide good hiking access into the upper elevations of the southern end of the unit.

Hunters may get motel rooms and general supplies in Elko, Nevada that are located along US Highway Interstate 80. Fuel, hot meals and general supplies are available in Spring Creek, Nevada, located in the west central region of the of the unit. Public camping is available in Lamoille Canyon. Hunters can also camp anywhere on public land.