Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service, often none
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Elk | Raghorn-300" | 300"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
The boundaries for this unit encompass the Medicine Range, Maverick Springs Range and the Butte Mountains. Most of the land is covered by sagebrush with areas of dense pinyon-juniper trees and small pockets of mountain mahogany and quaking aspens. This unit is home to mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope.
Good mule deer population and considered as a good unit by hunters. The late rifle and late archery seasons are best for locating trophy mule deer bucks.
Terrain
Steep terrain in portions of Maverick Springs Range, Medicine Range and Butte Mountains. The remainder of the unit exhibits rolling hills, deep and shallow swales, benches and flats. High Baldy Peaks of the Medicine Range is the highest point of elevation in the unit at approximately 9,100 feet above mean sea level. The lowest elevations reside in the far western part of the unit, sitting 6,000 feet above mean sea level. Water sources are limited and scattered with higher concentrations in the Maverick Springs Range and Butte Mountains.
Roughly 1,330 square miles
99.3% public land
Elevations from 6,000-9,100 feet
Vegetation
Sagebrush takes up much of the unit, especially at elevations below 6,500 feet. Dense patches of pinyon and juniper trees dominate much of each of the mountain ranges. Small stands of quaking aspens and mountain mahoganies are in each of the unit’s mountain ranges. A lot of the flats and low-lying valleys are inhabited by winter fat.
Access
In large the majority of the unit is public land, and public vehicle access is good throughout most of the unit. The White Pine County Road 3 and the Ruby Valley Road provides the best access to the western parts of the unit, while the Ruby Wash Road serves as the best access to the northern reach of the unit. The Butte Valley Road and the White Pine County Road 19 and 17 serve as the best means to access the eastern reaches of the unit, while US Highway 50 serves as the best means to access the southern portion of the unit. Primitive routes that stem from each of these primary routes usually provide better direct access to specific areas of the unit.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters may get motel rooms and general supplies in Eureka, Nevada, to the southwest or Ely, Nevada to the southeast, both located on US Highway 50. Hunters can also get a motel room in Elko, Nevada, to the northwest on US Highway Interstate 80. Fuel, hot meals and general supplies are available in Spring Creek, Nevada, also located northwest of the unit. Hunters can camp anywhere on public land.
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