Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service in some places
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
On The Ground
Major features include Stonewall Mountain, Paiute Mesa and the northern tip of the Grapevine Mountains. Elevations range from 4,600- 8,200 feet. Hunters cannot access the area east of U.S. Route 95 without Nellis Air Force Base security clearance. Roads access most of the foothills. Hunters must hike to reach some places, which are mostly brushy Mojave Desert terrain.
Very few mule deer here.
Terrain
Stonewall Mountain and the Paiute Mesa are steep in places, while the rest of the unit is made up of rolling hills, washes and desert flats. Water sources are scattered throughout the unit.
Roughly 408 square miles
98.4% public land
Elevations from 4,600-8,200 feet
Vegetation
The upper parts of Stonewall Mountain are dominated by pinyons and junipers with a mix of desert brush and perennial grasses. The rest of the unit features desert brush and Joshua trees.
Access
Nellis Air Force Base prohibits public access into the area east of U.S. Route 95. The base does give access to desert sheep tag holders who want to hunt Stonewall Mountain and Paiute Mesa. Clearance requires a criminal background check. Hunters must attend a hunter safety briefing that is conducted by base personnel at the test site. Hunting parties are limited to five members, including the tag holder. Motor vehicles are limited primarily to the foothills, and hunters must hike to reach other parts of the secure area. The rest of the unit is largely public with minimal vehicle access to most places. Hunters must hike to reach many areas.
Camping and Lodging
Most hunters camp on BLM land. Goldfield is the closest town with lodging. Tonopah and Beatty have lodging, supplies and fuel. Tonopah has a wider choice of lodging as well as an overnight trailer and RV park.
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