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Unit
Boundary Descriptions
Get
familiar with the Nevada big game hunting unit management areas and their
unit descriptions. This section describes the boundaries for the
management areas for antelope, deer, mountain lion, elk, bighorn sheep,
mountain goat and fur-bearing animals. The boundaries have been adopted
by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners and are inacted into state law.
The unit descriptions listed here match those printed on the map, inserted
into the Nevada Hunt Book.
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Unit Boundary Map
This section provides
a general reference map depicting hunt unit boundaries in Nevada for antelope,
deer, mountain lion, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and fur-bearing
animals, as
determined by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners. Hunters are responsible
to know their hunt areas and read the unit descriptions. A hard copy of
the map is available with the Nevada Hunt Book.
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Wildlife Management Areas
Nevada's state-owned Wildlife
ManagementAreas (WMAs) are home to many resident and migratory birds and
mammals. Found throughout the state, the public can generally drive to
a WMA in less than two hours from the major population cetners and find
great access to wildlife viewing.
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It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a congested area. It is your
responsibility to be aware of congested areas. Each contestant is responsible
to know the laws of the state and those of the county where one is hunting.
Please contact NDOW for more state regulations and the County sheriff's
Department for county laws for the areas you will be hunting.
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Map Resources
When hunting, in addition to
the unit boundary map, hunters are advised to bring a detailed topographic
map of the area. This section provides a list of retail outlets that sell
maps that may assist hunters.
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Big Game Data & Statistics
Looking for specific big game data? Check out our big game data, information sheets and statistics.
