Quick Tips
- Fishing at Crystal Springs, Pahranagat and Key Pittman
- Deer do not migrate during the winter
- Buy guzzler map
- Know what other units are included with your tag
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 160"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 145"-155" | 155"+ |
On The Ground
In the heart of the Mojave Desert, the Pahranagat and East Pahranagat ranges are rough and remote with limited motorized access, but are good places for deer hunters.
Finding a water source is key for hunting antelope and deer. Deer tags good in Units 241-245. Pronghorn tags good in Units 132-134
Terrain
Deer are found in the Pahranagat and East Pahranagat ranges, which are east of Alamo. Some of the land is roadless and motorized vehicles are not allowed in some areas. Most antelope live near Rachel in the northwest on flats and foothills near farm fields.
Roughly 552 square miles
96% public land
Elevations vary from about 4,100-8,000 feet on Tikaboo Peak
Vegetation
Low ground is mainly barren with little vegetation. As elevation increases, landscape transitions from cacti and creosote brush to sagebrush and pinyon/juniper woodlands. Grasses and wetland plants are in river bottoms, which are mostly private.
Access
The huntable area is public ground that is reached from desert roads. The Tikaboo Trail near Tikaboo Peak gives access to a roadless area. Roads near Rachel allow hunters to get into pronghorn territory.
Listen for flash flood warnings
Four-wheel-drive vehicles, sturdy tires are recommended
Hike from roads for improved success
Tikaboo Peak area is steep and physically demanding
Use several roads near Rachel to survey the area
Camping and Lodging
Full services and lodging are available in Alamo and Ash Springs. Limited services with lodging are available in Rachel. Open camping is allowed throughout the unit while improved campsites are available in the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
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