Nevada Pronghorn

Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) (Cortez Mountains)

Nevada Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

Nevada Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) (Cortez Mountains) provides classic Great Basin pronghorn habitat across the high-elevation ranges, wilderness peaks, and Great Basin valley systems of east-central Nevada. Pronghorn are ideally suited to Nevada's open sagebrush flats and basin country, where their exceptional eyesight and speed make them at home in terrain with broad visibility. Nevada antelope tags in this unit are drawn competitively through NDOW's preference point system.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch)

Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch)

Nevada Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) — Cortez Mountains pronghorn occupy the high-elevation ranges, wilderness peaks, and Great Basin valley systems of east-central Nevada. Pronghorn are consistently the most visible of Nevada's big game species due to their preference for open sagebrush and grassland terrain with broad sight lines — the same habitat characteristics that make them challenging to stalk.

Basin Floor Feeding Areas

Pronghorn spend the majority of their time on open basin floors, sagebrush flats, and playa margins where their extraordinary eyesight provides maximum warning of approaching threats. Glassing from elevated positions overlooking valley floors at dawn and dusk reveals feeding herds quickly.

Water Sources in Arid Units

In Nevada's dry basins, water sources — whether natural seeps, stock tanks, or NDOW water developments — attract pronghorn in a predictable daily pattern. Identify reliable water sources on mapping apps before your hunt and observe traffic patterns from a distance before committing to a stand or stalk approach.

Terrain Features

Despite their preference for open country, pronghorn will use dry creek drainages, gentle ridge saddles, and rolling terrain as travel corridors and partial concealment when moving between areas. These topographic features provide cover for stalks that the completely flat basin floors do not.

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How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch)

Nevada pronghorn hunting in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) — Cortez Mountains is fundamentally a glassing-and-stalking pursuit across open country. Pronghorn's extraordinary eyesight — roughly equivalent to 8x binoculars — means that approach requires careful planning and use of every available terrain feature for concealment.

Locating Animals

Use a spotting scope to glass pronghorn from a distance before beginning any stalk. Identify not just the animal but also the terrain between you and the target — determine the best approach route before you move. Pronghorn detect movement at great distances, so any approach must keep the hunter below their visual threshold until within shooting range.

Terrain-Assisted Stalks

Even in Nevada's open terrain, creek drainages, dry washes, and rolling ridges provide enough terrain relief to conceal a crawling hunter at close range. The key is to use the terrain to get below the visual horizon of feeding pronghorn before beginning the final approach. Patience and slow movement inside 200 yards is critical.

Water Hole Ambush

In Nevada's arid pronghorn country, water sources are a reliable ambush location. Identify water sources in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) on satellite imagery pre-hunt — stock tanks, developed water guzzlers, and natural seeps. Set up downwind from the water source before first light and wait for animals to come to you rather than attempting to stalk in open country.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Nevada pronghorn harvest success is generally high in units where hunter access is good and populations are healthy. Nevada's open terrain naturally favors hunters with quality optics and patience — pronghorn are rarely difficult to locate in suitable habitat. The primary challenge is completing a successful stalk or ambush once an animal is located. NDOW harvest statistics track success rates by unit; consult current reports at ndow.org.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Early Season	10	46	21.7%	0

Data from 2020 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Nevada pronghorn draw odds in Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) vary considerably based on herd objectives, tag quotas, and application pressure. Some Nevada antelope units have favorable odds for hunters with moderate preference point accumulation; others see high competition. Nevada's preference point system gives additional draw entries for each point accumulated. The ProHunt draw odds chart above provides current applicant and tag data — cross-reference this with your point total to estimate realistic draw probability.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Dispersed BLM camping available throughout the unit. Developed campgrounds may be available near major access roads — check Recreation.gov or local forest service office.

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Water

Limited to scarce — carry all drinking water. Confirm any wildlife water developments with local NDOW district before relying on them.

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Road Conditions

Mix of paved highway access and dirt/gravel BLM roads. High-clearance 4WD recommended for backcountry access. Road conditions vary seasonally — check before travel.

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Terrain Difficulty

Moderate — typical Great Basin basin-and-range terrain. Distances and elevation gain vary by specific hunting location within unit.

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Hunting Pressure

Varies by unit and species. Nevada's draw system limits hunters, keeping pressure manageable for those who draw tags.

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Weather

Nevada hunting seasons span September through November. Conditions range from warm and dry in early seasons to cold and snowy in late seasons. Prepare for significant temperature swings between day and night.

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Cell Service

Limited to none in most backcountry areas. Satellite communicator strongly recommended for remote hunting in this unit.

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Nearest Town

Elko, NV (I-80) — full services; Ely, NV for eastern units

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Permit Notes

Nevada NDOW Pronghorn tag required. Confirm current season dates, legal weapons, and unit boundaries in Nevada Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations at ndow.org.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-18.

NDOW Hunt Information — Unit 114, 115 (Baker Ranch) Pronghorn — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Unit boundaries, Season dates, Tag allocation, Draw statistics · accessed 2026-04-18