Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service, often none
- Extremely isolated, hunters should come prepared with supplies, spare tires, water and fuel
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 150"-170" | 170"+ |
| Elk | 270"-310" | 320"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 150"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
Hunters recognize the Hot Creek Range, Antelope Range and Park Range as the major land features here. Most of the land is covered by desert brush with areas of dense pinyon, juniper and mountain mahogany stands. This land is home to mule deer, elk, desert bighorn sheep and antelope.
Terrain
Steep terrain in many regions of the Hot Creek Range, Antelope Range and Park Range while the remaining land has gentle slopes, rolling hills, deep and shallow swales and benches and flats. Morey Peak is the highest point of the unit at approximately 10,200 feet above sea level, which is located in the south central area here. The lowest elevations reside at just above 5,200 feet above mean sea level in Hot Creek Valley to the southeast. Water sources are limited and scattered with higher concentrations above 7,500 feet elevation in the Antelope and Hot Creek Ranges.
Roughly 1176 square miles
99.1% public land
Elevations from 5,200-10,200 feet
Vegetation
Desert brush, which is mainly sagebrush, covers a lot of land here. Each of the mountain ranges have areas of dense pinyon and juniper thickets. At elevations above 7,500 feet, cliff rose and bitterbrush patches are scattered throughout with areas of dense mountain mahoganies. The lower elevations in Hot Creek Valley and Little Fish Lake Valley have desert scrub and salt brush species with small salt flats.
Access
This unit is mainly comprised of public land. The larger tracts of private or restricted property at the east end of Hot Creek Canyon and to the southeast along US Highway 6 at the Military Base Camp. Public access is available through or around these areas. Most other private parcels are insignificant.
US Highway 6 provides the best access to the southern reaches of the unit. A number of routes also provide good access to the eastern parts of the unit, including the Hot Creek Road, Nine Mile Road and to the west, Little Smoky Valley Road. The west side of the unit is best accessed from the Antelope Valley and Little Fish Lake Valley roads. Many routes that stem from each of these primary routes provide better direct access to specific areas of the unit. Areas without roads can be accessed by hikers.
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can acquire supplies and a motel room in Tonopah to the west, or in Ely to the far northeast. Supplies and lodging can also be found in Eureka, located to the north. Hunters can camp anywhere on public land.
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