Quick Tips
- Four-wheel ATVs and side by sides are helpful
- Be prepared for dry, rocky terrain
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Elk | 270"-310" | 310"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
This mostly public unit includes the Paradise Range in the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest and a small portion of private property on valley floors.
The unit also holds a limited number of mule deer, and bucks are scattered. Finding a big deer here is more difficult than in the eastern bordering units of Area 17, but a hunter who scouts and prepares properly can find a mature buck.
Terrain
The terrain is dry and varied with low-lying desert valleys to hills covered in junipers and pinyons.
Roughly 711 square miles
99.3% public land
Elevations mostly 4,000-8,500 feet
Vegetation
Large desert valleys lead into 5,000-8,000 foot hills covered with brush, pinyon pines and junipers. Above 8,500 feet are vertical ridges, steep cliffs and rock formations.
Access
Many public roads, ranging from paved highways and maintained gravel roads to four-wheel-drive and ATV trails, lead to good places to start hunting. Some parts are rocky, so carry extra spare tires.
Private property does not impede access to public land.
Four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs are important
Main roads:
Highway 361 and Nye County Line on western and southern boundaries
Highway 50 on the northern end
Multiple roads access lands near the eastern boundary
Camping and Lodging
Hunters can find lodging, restaurants and fuel in Tonopah to the south. Middlegate Station and Gabbs on Highway 50 and Highway 361 also have services. There are a lot of camping spots for RVs as well as tents.
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