At a Glance
1,705Square Miles
81.3%Public Land
4,100 - 9,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service, often none
- Burning Man event takes place just west
Hunters discussing Nevada's Unit 035 express a mixed but overall positive sentiment, highlighting its challenging terrain and the importance of preparation. Many emphasize the unit's rugged landscape, suggesting that success requires a good understanding of the area's topography and strategic access points. The unit's game behavior varies with the season, so timing your hunt during peak activity periods can significantly improve your odds. Advice from seasoned hunters includes scouting trips before the season and being ready for a physically demanding hunt, which can lead to rewarding experiences if approached with the right mindset and preparation.
With Winnemucca at the southeast corner, this mostly public unit is largely flat desert but has hills and mountains as high as 9,000 feet. Road access is good except for two wilderness areas in the Jackson Mountains. Mule deer, antelope and California bighorn sheep are hunted here.
This is a good area to hunt California bighorn sheep.