Unit 071 encompasses the East Humboldt Range, a compact but rugged mountain block just east of the Rubies. Elevations span from about 5,500 feet on the desert floor to 11,306 feet on Hole in the Mountain Peak. Like the Rubies, the East Humboldts feature glacial cirques, alpine lakes, and cliff-banded ridgelines, but the range is narrower and feels more intimate. Aspen groves dominate the mid-elevations, with limber pine and whitebark pine near the top, and mountain mahogany, pinon-juniper, and sagebrush on the lower slopes. Angel Lake, a glacial tarn accessible by paved road, is a popular trailhead and camping area on the northwest end. The majority of the range is Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest with the East Humboldt Wilderness protecting the core high country — no motorized travel inside the boundary. BLM administers the surrounding desert flats. Wells, on I-80 about 15 miles north, has fuel, lodging, and basic supplies; Elko is 50 miles west for more options. Angel Lake Road provides the best paved access; other approaches are via dirt roads from Ruby Valley to the south or Clover Valley to the east. Cell service is available in Wells but absent in the mountains. The range gets hammered by weather — heavy snow accumulation at elevation, high winds on the ridges, and rapid temperature drops. This is premium mule deer and mountain goat country, but expect a physical hunt with significant vertical gain. Bring layered clothing, rain gear, and be prepared for winter-like conditions during October and November hunts. Unit 071 in the East Humboldt Range is a premium mule deer and mountain goat unit where rifle deer tags typically require 5-12 bonus points. The range is compact but steep, with the East Humboldt Wilderness protecting the high country and prohibiting motorized access. Land is almost entirely Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and BLM — public access is excellent, with Angel Lake Road providing the best paved approach. Water is relatively available by Nevada standards, with alpine lakes, snowmelt creeks, and springs in the major drainages, though lower slopes dry out by late season. The unit is known for trophy mule deer potential rivaling the adjacent Ruby Mountains, with bucks using the steep aspen-covered draws and mahogany breaks for security. Mountain goat tags are extremely limited (single-digit allocations) and typically require 20+ years of applications. The East Humboldts get hammered by weather — heavy snow, high winds, and rapid temperature drops make late-season hunts physically demanding and logistically challenging.