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- Limited cell phone service, often none
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Elk | 300"-340" | 350"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
The boundaries for this unit encompass the north Pequop Mountains. Most of the land is covered in sagebrush with areas of dense pinyon and juniper trees and small pockets of mountain mahogany and alpine pines home to mule deer, elk and antelope.
This unit has a small resident mule deer population, but does produce a large amount of bucks on rare occasions. The late rifle and late archery seasons are best for locating trophy mule deer bucks.
Terrain
Steep terrain in areas of Pequop Mountains, while remaining areas have rolling hills, deep and shallow swales, benches and extensive flats. An unnamed peak in the southern part of the unit is the highest point of elevation at approximately 9,200 feet. The lowest elevations reside in the far southwestern part of the unit in Independence Valley, at 5,600 feet above mean sea level. Water sources are limited and scattered with more being found at higher elevations above 6,500 feet elevation.
Roughly 340 square miles
66.6% public land
Elevations from about 5,600-9,200 feet
Vegetation
Sagebrush covers much of the unit. Dense stands of pinyon and juniper trees take up much of the Pequop Mountains with small stands of mountain mahoganies and alpine pine trees in the highest elevations. Many of the low lying valleys are inhabited by winter fat, saltbrush, salt marshes and salt flats.
Access
In large, the majority of the unit is public land with public vehicle access throughout most parts. The largest public exclusion here is the Long Canyon Mine development in the east central Pequop Mountains. Alternative routes are viable for hunters to get around the mine property. US Highway Interstate 80 serves as the best route to access the northern parts of the unit. The Union Pacific Railroad Maintenance Road provides the best access to the southern parts in this area, while The California Railroad provides best access to the eastern side of the Pequop Mountains. Some roads in Independence Valley provide good access to the western parts of the unit including the west face of the Pequop Mountains. Some primitive roads that stem from these primary routes provide better direct access.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters may get motel rooms and general supplies in Wells to the northwest, or Wendover to the east, both of which are located on US Highway Interstate 80. Hunters can camp anywhere on public land.
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