At a Glance
340Square Miles
66.6%Public Land
5,600 - 9,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Limited cell phone service, often none
Hunters frequently discuss Unit 078 in Nevada as having challenging terrain that requires significant physical preparation. Feedback highlights the importance of understanding seasonal movements of deer due to varied elevation and weather patterns. Experienced hunters recommend scouting the area thoroughly before a hunt and utilizing high vantage points to locate game. Overall, patience and perseverance are emphasized as key strategies for a successful hunt in this unit.
The boundaries for this unit encompass the north Pequop Mountains. Most of the land is covered in sagebrush with areas of dense pinyon and juniper trees and small pockets of mountain mahogany and alpine pines home to mule deer, elk and antelope.
This unit has a small resident mule deer population, but does produce a large amount of bucks on rare occasions. The late rifle and late archery seasons are best for locating trophy mule deer bucks.