At a Glance
600Square Miles
99.8%Public Land
4,500 - 7,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Prepare to glass long distances
- Bring a spotting scope
- Glass from high ground
- Sheep can be anywhere
- Be prepared for cold weather
Desert bighorn sheep and antelope are the chief big game animals that are hunted in this well-roaded unit, which is west of Tonopah. About 25 miles west of town is the main landmark, the semicircular Monte Cristo Range. Terrain is mainly mild.
A lot of desert bighorn rams live here. This unit has a healthy sheep herd. Lots of wild horses. Water sources are limited. Rams that lack genetics to grow big horns