Quick Tips
- Typical climate is hot and dry
- Hunt near water
- Carry plenty of water when hiking
- Dress in layers as temperatures fluctuate greatly
- Bring a shotgun for quail and dove hunting
- Target shooting is prohibited within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area so make sure to sight in your rifle before you go
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 150"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
Desert bighorn sheep and a few mule deer roam this open, dry, rocky desert unit, which borders Nevada south of Hoover Dam along the Colorado River and Lake Mohave. Much of the unit is inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is open to hunting. Hunters often take day hikes from motor vehicles.
There are few mule deer in this unit. Most hunters go to other units which means less hunting pressure and more opportunity for the few deer in this unit to grow to maturity. This unit is divided into two desert sheep units: 15C North and 15C South.
Terrain
The steep, rocky Black Mountains comprise most of this open desert unit. The spine of the range parallels the Colorado River/Lake Mohave about six to nine miles inland.
Roughly 789 square miles
80.6% public land
Elevations from 700 to 5,460-foot at Mount Perkins
Low desert mountains and drainages
Mostly rocky, dry, flat land
The Colorado River and Lake Mohave is the western border
Vegetation
Cactus, yucca and Mohave desert scrub such as creosote grow in lowlands. Middle to high elevations are several varieties of browse, weeds, yucca and cactus. Terrain is very open.
Access
Most of the unit is open to the public and is managed by the BLM and the National Park Service. Lake Mead National Recreation Area comprises much of the unit and is open to hunting.
No off-road driving allowed in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Dirt roads provide good access into much of the unit
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended
Some private land in the east mixes with public land in a checkerboard pattern
Some terrain is remote and rugged
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp along dirt roads on BLM property. Campers are restricted to designated areas in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Blake Ranch, Golden Valley and Fort Beale RV parks and several motels are in Kingman, Bullhead City, Boulder City, Nevada, and Laughlin, Nevada. Canyon Trail, Lake Mead and Boulder Oaks RV parks and several motels are in Boulder City, Nevada. Developed campgrounds are at Katherine Landings and Davis Camp near Highway 68.
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