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Unit 111 covers the country around Wells in northeastern Nevada, including portions of the East Humboldt Range's eastern slope, the Snake Mountains, and the Goshute Mountains along the Utah border. Elevations range from about 5,500 feet in the valleys to over 11,000 feet on the East Humboldt peaks. The terrain is classic basin-and-range—isolated mountain blocks separated by broad desert valleys. Mountain slopes carry pinon-juniper, mountain mahogany, and aspen, with limber pine and subalpine habitat at the highest elevations. The valleys are sagebrush and bitterbrush desert with scattered springs and seasonal creeks. Land ownership is predominantly BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, with private ranches in the valleys, particularly along the Humboldt River. The Goshute Mountains along the Utah border are remote and rarely visited. Wells sits on I-80 and provides gas, lodging, and basic supplies. Elko is 50 miles west for more options. I-80 and US 93 provide the main highway access, with dirt roads reaching the mountain ranges from various points. Cell service works in Wells and along I-80 but is absent in the mountains. The unit offers mule deer hunting across multiple mountain ranges, each with its own character. The East Humboldt slope is the most productive habitat, while the Snake and Goshute ranges offer solitude and the chance at mature bucks that see very few hunters. The remote ranges require self-reliance—carry extra fuel, water, and supplies. Fall weather is variable, with early snow possible on the higher ranges and cold, windy conditions in the valleys. Unit 111 around Wells covers multiple mountain ranges including portions of the East Humboldt eastern slope, the Snake Mountains, and the Goshute Mountains — a sprawling unit with diverse terrain and relatively moderate draw difficulty of 3-7 bonus points for mule deer. The unit is primarily a mule deer destination, with deer distributed across several isolated mountain ranges. Land is predominantly BLM and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest with private ranches in the valleys — public access is good on the mountain ranges but private land can block valley-floor approaches. Water is scarce on most of the ranges except the East Humboldt slope, which benefits from alpine snowmelt; the remote Snake and Goshute ranges require careful spring location mapping. The unit is known for offering solitude and the chance at mature bucks on ranges that see very few hunters — the Goshute Mountains along the Utah border in particular are rarely visited, and deer there can reach 4-5 years old without encountering hunting pressure. The tradeoff is long, rough access roads and genuine self-reliance in remote desert-mountain terrain.

Unit Stats

Elk Harvest
37.5%
2024 season / 4.5 avg days
Elk Trophy
400
Trophy unit · 16 records

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
70°
50°
Oct
54°
35°
Nov
40°
25°
Dec
31°
19°
Jan
28°
16°
Feb
27°
15°

Recent Trophy Scores · 2020–2025

Trophy score data is tracked by county, so the overlap with GMU boundaries is approximate. These numbers tell you whether the area is capable of growing big animals — they do not indicate public vs. private land. Big elk can come from anywhere; most elk in the lower 48 trace back to Yellowstone stock that was transplanted west after the species was nearly extirpated in the early 1900s.

CountySpeciesMethodCountAvg ScoreTop Score
White PineElkArchery9353400
White PineElkRifle7380392
White PinePronghornArchery27376
White PinePronghornRifle18383

Nevada Unit 111 draw odds — every hunt, by species

Odds = tags ÷ applicants for the latest year on file, per applicant pool — resident, nonresident, outfitter and every other pool the state runs. Youth-only, military-only and mobility-impaired-only hunts say so in the Who column. Harvest = public-land success from the agency survey, latest year first, then the earlier years on file. Tap a hunt for its own page.

Elk — 1 hunt all Nevada Elk hunts

HuntWeaponBagSeasonWhoHarvest
PLH-Unit 111 (Cleveland Ranch)-ALW-ALANYCow Elk (Antlerless)38%
2024

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Nearest Towns

ElkoRegional hub: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Walmart, multiple gas stations, hotels, restaurants.
WellsI-80 town; gas, motel, basic supplies. Gateway to E Humboldt Range.
WendoverI-80 border town; gas, casinos, food. Last services heading west on I-80.
JarbidgeVery remote; no gas, no services. Nearest supplies in Elko (100+ mi).
JackpotNV/ID border; gas, casinos, lodging. Access to units in the north.
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Campgrounds

Thomas Canyon CampgroundUSFS (Humboldt-Toiyabe NF)Lamoille Canyon, Ruby Mtns; 40 sites; water, vault toilets; 7,200 ft.
South Fork Reservoir SRANevada State ParksSW of Elko; camping, fishing; 25 sites.
Wild Horse Reservoir SRANevada State ParksNorth of Elko; camping, boat ramp; 30+ sites.
Angel Lake CampgroundUSFS (Humboldt-Toiyabe NF)Near Wells; East Humboldt Range; 26 sites; 8,400 ft; seasonal.
Wildhorse Crossing BLMBLMDispersed camping; access to Independence Range units.
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Statewide Outfitters & Directories

These outfitters operate statewide or in multiple regions. Check each one's website to confirm they cover Unit 111.

Ruby Mountains, Areas 10, 6. Henry Krenka, president of NV Outfitters & Guides Assn. 30+ years. 125-year family ranch base camp. Elk, deer, sheep, goat, lion.
23 years guiding NV. Record book mule deer and elk. Licensed and insured.
White Pine County natives. NDOW licensed and insured. Mule deer, elk, antelope, sheep.
Nevada-based. Quality hunts and outdoor experiences. Licensed NV outfitter.
30+ years. Licensed in NV, UT, and AZ. Elk and mule deer. Positive reviews.
Nevada mule deer specialist. Licensed guide service.
Elko, NV. Ruby Crest Ranch. First class guided hunting and fishing.
Official directory of licensed NV outfitters at nevadaoutfitters.org.

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Outdoor & Gun Stores

Sportsman's WarehouseElko, NVFull hunting outfitter; firearms, ammo, optics, licenses.
J.M. Capriola'sElko, NV (500 Commercial St)Legendary Western store since 1929; outdoor gear, saddles, knives.
WalmartElko, NVAmmo, basic hunting supplies.
Big RElko, NVFarm & ranch supply; ammo, outdoor gear, propane.
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Game Processors

Elko Meat CompanyElko, NVWild game processing; custom cuts, sausage, jerky; (775) 738-2295
J.M. Capriola's Custom MeatsElko, NVCustom game processing and retail meats.
High Desert ProcessingElko, NVElk, deer, antelope; call ahead during season.
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Gas Stations

Pilot/Flying JElko, NV — I-80; 24/7 fuel, diesel, food.
MaverikElko, NV — multiple locations; 24/7.
SinclairWells, NV — I-80 Exit 352; last fuel east of Elko.
TA Travel CenterWendover, NV — I-80; 24/7 fuel.
ARCOJackpot, NV — US-93; small station.
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