Quick Tips
- Buy a dove license and bring a shotgun
- Four-wheel-drive, ATVs and side-by-sides are helpful
- Prepare for camping and hiking in big country
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 160"-180" | 180"+ |
| Elk | 330"-360" | 380"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-70" | 70"+ |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 145"-160" | 160"+ |
On The Ground
This unit is largely public and mainly consists of sagebrush valleys and mahogany canyons. Water sources supports good numbers of elk, mule deer and antelope year round. Hikers can get away from crowds.
Not many antelope in this unit. Most pronghorn are in the south.
Terrain
This unit is narrow, running north and south with open, gentle foothills that lie against the eastern side of the Egan Range. On the west side are cliffs and rocky mountains. Big country and canyons are in the north, while the terrain is milder in the south.
Roughly 766 square miles
96.2% public land
Elevations mostly 6,000-10,000 feet
Vegetation
Mostly pinyon pines, junipers, mahogany and sagebrush at lower to middle elevations with grassy meadows, spruce, mahogany and aspen at higher elevations.
Access
Plenty of public roads and four-wheel-drive trails can take you to a starting point in any part of this unit. Private land does not noticeably impact access.
Motorized travel prohibited in some areas, mainly in the north
Cave Valley Road forms the eastern boundary
HIghway 318 forms the western boundary with little access to hunting grounds
Cave Valley Road provides much access into hunting areas
Camping and Lodging
Ely is a good place to stay if you hunt in the north and has many hunter-friendly lodging options. If you hunt in the central or southern parts of the unit, camping is your best option. Staying in the closest towns with lodging — Ely or Alamo — makes for long travel times to and from hunting areas.
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