At a Glance
Desert lowlands, rocky canyons and barren hills below 4,000 feet in elevation comprise most of this unit, which runs about 60 miles from Lake Mead south to Kingman and includes some rugged mountains that are mostly 6,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level. Hunters find very few elk, low numbers of mule deer, moderate populations of pronghorns, and so few desert bighorns that officials temporarily cancelled the sheep season in 2013.
Elk hunting is a challenge because numbers are so low, but there are some big bulls. Hunters who scout and hunt hard have a reasonable chance of taking trophy class deer, pronghorns and rams. There have been declining numbers of sheep. Only muzzleloader and archery seasons for antelope and deer. This unit is certainly not an easy hunt, but it can be a rewarding one.
Quick Tips
- Elk are scarce, and so are water sources
- Stand hunting by water is recommended
- Few rams—invest time in scouting
- Be prepared to hike many miles
- Take a shotgun for quail and dove

