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| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Antelope | 60"-70" | 70"+ |
On The Ground
Southeast of Battle Mountain and inhabited by mule deer and pronghorn antelope, this unit is mostly covered by sagebrush and features the Shoshone Range and part of the Humboldt River. Hunters find good public access but must hike to reach some places.
Deer and antelope tags are not difficult to draw.
Terrain
Parts of the Shoshone Range and the Argenta Rim are steep. The rim is a series of bluffs that overlook Interstate 80. The rest of the landscape has gentle slopes, rolling hills, shallow and deep swales, benches and flats.
Roughly 1,036 square miles
61.3% public land
Elevations from about 4,500-9,680 feet on Mount Lewis
Vegetation
Sagebrush covers most ground. Some parts of the Shoshone Range are dense pinyon-juniper woods, such as the southwestern face and on Granite Mountain. Some bottoms have dense willow stands, while intermittent aspen stands grow above 6,500 feet in elevation. Below 6,000 feet land is covered by mostly sagebrush with intermittent stands of four-wing saltbush and greasewood. Salt flats are in the northern Reese River Valley.
Access
Most land is public, but private parcels are in and near Battle Mountain, Crescent Valley and parts of Reese River Valley. The public is not allowed to cross barite mine property near Argenta Butte. Alternative public roads allow hunters to get around private property. Dirt roads lead to different hunting areas and can be reached by State Route 305 in the west, State Route 306 and Carico Lake Valley Road in the east and the south and Interstate 80 in the north.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can find lodging and supplies at Battle Mountain in the northwest corner and fuel and supplies in Crescent Valley along the eastern edge. Camping is allowed on public land.
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