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Unit 091

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Unit 091 covers the country in extreme eastern Nevada along the Utah border, including the northern Pequop Mountains and the country east toward Pilot Peak. Elevations run from about 4,800 feet on the salt flats to over 10,700 feet on Pilot Peak. The Pequops carry mahogany, aspen, and limber pine on the high country with pinon-juniper on the slopes; Pilot Peak is a striking standalone with a small subalpine cap. Below the timber the country is sage and shadscale. The salt flats east of the unit are some of the flattest, most lifeless ground in North America. Mostly BLM with Humboldt-Toiyabe NF on the highest peaks and a few private parcels along the springs. I-80 frames the south end at Oasis and Wendover; from there BLM tracks reach the back country. Wendover is your supply point—fuel, motels, a casino across the line in Utah. Cell service follows I-80 and dies. Mule deer in the mahogany, pronghorn on the sage, and bighorn (very limited) in the rocky country. Pilot Peak rewards the hunter who'll commit to a legitimate mountain hunt. Wind off the salt flats can flatten a tent.

Unit Stats

Elk Harvest
61.5%
2025 season / 5.9 avg days
Elk Trophy
382
Trophy unit · 8 records

Hunting Season Temps (3-yr avg)

Sep
78°
56°
Oct
60°
43°
Nov
43°
29°
Dec
34°
21°
Jan
33°
19°
Feb
35°
20°

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
ElkoElkArchery5365382
ElkoElkRifle3379382
ElkoMule DeerArchery1164164
ElkoMule DeerRifle3189190
ElkoPronghornArchery57581
ElkoPronghornRifle138488

Nevada Unit 091 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 091 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
Elk72%61%

Elk — 9 hunts all Nevada Elk hunts

HuntWeaponBagSeasonWhoRESNRHarvest
091-ALWANYAny Bull Elk2026-10-03 to 2026-11-010.7%
2025: 1,357 / 10
n/a44%
2025 · 2024 73
091-ALW-ALANYCow Elk (Antlerless)2026-10-03 to 2026-11-011.5%
2025: 733 / 11
n/a90%
2025 · 2024 60
091-ARARCHERYAny Bull Elk2026-10-03 to 2026-11-0110.5%
2025: 38 / 4
n/a50%
2025 · 2024 0
DRM-Any Open Unit excluding Unit 091-SWRSRWEither sexn/an/a100%
2024
INC-091-ALWANYEither sex2026-10-03 to 2026-11-01n/an/a100%
2024
INC-091-ARARCHERYEither sex2026-10-03 to 2026-11-01n/an/a100%
2024
PIW-Any Open Unit excluding Unit 091-SWRSRWAny Bull Elk0.1%
2024: 2,938 / 3
n/a67%
2024
SS-Any Open Unit excluding Unit 091-ALWANYEither sexn/a0.0%
2024: 12,168 / 1
100%
2024
WH-Any Open Unit excluding Unit 091-ALWANYEither sexn/an/a50%
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

October
Oct 03 – Nov 0130d
091-ALW — Elk / Any Bull Elk / ANY Stats ↗
Oct 03 – Nov 0130d
091-AR — Elk / Any Bull Elk / ARCHERY Stats ↗
Oct 03 – Nov 0130d
091-ALW-AL — Elk / Cow Elk (Antlerless) / ANY Stats ↗
Oct 03 – Nov 0130d
INC-091-ALW — Elk / Either sex / ANY Stats ↗
Oct 03 – Nov 0130d
INC-091-AR — Elk / Either sex / ARCHERY 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 091.

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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