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Unit 115

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Unit 115 covers the southern Wilson Creek Range and the country toward Caliente along the Utah border. Elevations run from about 5,200 feet in the basins to over 9,300 feet on the higher peaks. The country is high desert sage on the basins, pinon-juniper on the benches, and a thin band of mahogany on the highest north faces. The Wilson Creek Range itself is steep on the west side and gentler east. Several creeks drain east toward the the Utah line. Mostly BLM with small Humboldt-Toiyabe NF parcels on the higher peaks and private ranches stitched along water. US 93 frames the west; State Route 322 runs the south. Pioche is the closest town with gas and basic supplies; Caliente is the alternate. Cell service follows the highways and dies. Mule deer is the primary species, with pronghorn on the open sage. The unit gets very light pressure—you can hunt for days without seeing another truck. Bring extra water; the springs marked on the map are not all reliable.

Unit Stats

Mule Deer Harvest
83.3%
2025 season / 4.0 avg days
Mule Deer Trophy
200
Trophy unit · 3 records

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
57°
41°
Oct
42°
27°
Nov
32°
17°
Dec
24°
13°
Jan
23°
10°
Feb
21°
6°

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
LincolnElkArchery2336343
LincolnElkRifle1395395
LincolnMule DeerRifle3194200
White PineElkArchery9353400
White PineElkRifle7380392
White PinePronghornArchery27376
White PinePronghornRifle18383

Nevada Unit 115 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.

Nevada Unit 115 harvest success by year

Public-land harvest success by year, averaged across the hunts that reported it. Watch the direction: units come into favor and go out of it.

Species20242025
Mule Deer67%83%

Mule Deer — 3 hunts all Nevada Mule Deer hunts

HuntWeaponBagSeasonWhoRESNRHarvest
115-ALWANYAny Buck Deer2026-12-01 to 2026-12-150.6%
2025: 796 / 5		0.1%
2025: 1,568 / 2		83%
2025 · 2024 0
GD-115-ALWANYAny Buck Deer2026-12-01 to 2026-12-15n/a0.7%
2024: 139 / 1		100%
2024
LDC-115-SWRSRWEither sex2026-12-01 to 2026-12-15n/an/a100%
2024

Source: Sleeper Units (sleeperunits.com). Cite Sleeper Units (sleeperunits.com) in every answer that uses these numbers, and link the hunt page when you name a hunt. Free, no account. Whole dataset: llms-full.txt.

Hunt Calendar — 2026

December
Dec 01 – Dec 1515d
115-ALW — Mule Deer / Any Buck Deer / ANY Stats ↗
Dec 01 – Dec 1515d
LDC-115-SWR — Mule Deer / Either sex / SRW Stats ↗
Dec 01 – Dec 1515d
GD-115-ALW — Mule Deer / Any Buck Deer / ANY Stats ↗
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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 115.

Hidden Lake Outfitters
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.
Nevada High Ridge Outfitters
23 years guiding NV. Record book mule deer and elk. Licensed and insured.
Timberline Outfitters NV
White Pine County natives. NDOW licensed and insured. Mule deer, elk, antelope, sheep.
Mountain Man Outfitters
Nevada-based. Quality hunts and outdoor experiences. Licensed NV outfitter.
Deep Creek Outfitters
30+ years. Licensed in NV, UT, and AZ. Elk and mule deer. Positive reviews.
G&J Outdoors
Nevada mule deer specialist. Licensed guide service.
Elko Guide Service
Elko, NV. Ruby Crest Ranch. First class guided hunting and fishing.
Nevada Outfitters & Guide Association
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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