Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service, often none
- Isolated area
- Carry extra spare tires, water and fuel
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 160"+ |
| Elk | 300"-340" | 350"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
The Antelope Range is the major land feature in this unit, which is northwest of the Schell Creek Range. Most of the land is covered by sagebrush, pinyon pines and junipers and is home to mule deer, elk and antelope.
Not considered as a trophy mule deer unit. Deer and antelope herds are small. Decent trophy elk potential.
Terrain
Parts of Antelope Range are steep, especially in central parts. The rest of the unit has gentle slopes, rolling hills, swales and benches. Baldy Peak near the center of the unit is the highest point at about 9,300 feet, with the lowest area a little more than 5,700 feet above sea level. Water sources are scattered and most remain above 6,500 feet.
Roughly 285 square miles
99.2% public land
Elevations from about 5,700-9,300 feet
Vegetation
Sagebrush covers a lot of land here, but some areas are forested with pinyon pines and junipers, as well. Quaking aspens are not found often. Hunters can find patches of mountain mahogany and some limber and bristlecone pines on ridges and peaks. Some parts of Antelope Range have been burned in the past decade, but perennial grasses, new forbs and fresh brush grow densely in the burn areas. Cheatgrass has invaded areas, as well. Below 6,500 feet grow sagebrush, greasewood, fourwing saltbush and other desert plants.
Access
There is a lot of public land here. The largest tracts of private property can be found near Chin Creek Reservoir. Public access is provided through the property. County Road 31 is the best way to access the west. County Road 33 accesses the northern and northeastern reaches of the unit. County Road 32 gives access to the southeast and County Road 34 gives access the south. Routes stem from each of these primary routes. Hikers can reach roadless areas.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters may get motel rooms and general supplies in Ely, which is south of the unit. Hunters may also find lodging in Wells to the north. Fuel and hot meals are available in McGill. Hunters may camp almost anywhere on public land.
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