At a Glance
492Square Miles
50%Public Land
5,000 - 8,700Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service
- Many of the seasons for deer, elk and antelope overlap, resulting in high hunter traffic and competition for space




This unit is north of Interstate 80 between Carlin and Elko and features the southern ends of the Independence and Adobe mountains. Mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope are hunted here. Most land is covered by sagebrush with some mixed aspen and serviceberry stands.
The small elk population during the summer grows during the winter migrations, particularly during the rifle seasons when elk begin to migrate into or through the unit. Deer are found at all elevations of this unit. The late rifle season is best for locating and tagging trophy mule deer bucks.