Nevada Bighorn Sheep Elk Mule Deer

Unit 114

Nevada Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mule Deer

Nevada Unit 114 offers a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunt managed by NDOW. Tags are extremely limited and issued through the state's big-game draw. NDOW publishes unit-level hunt information sheets and quota details in its annual commission regulations.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 114

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 114

Sheep use rimrock, cliffs, and talus-slope habitat in Unit 114. Consult NDOW's hunt information sheet for the current year's guidance on sub-range concentrations before scouting — terrain and band locations shift year to year.

How to Hunt Unit 114 Sheep

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle65%

NDOW publishes success rates in its annual hunt information sheets. Sheep hunts historically have high statewide success percentages given tag scarcity.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %
Rifle— Early Season	2	2,406	0.1%
Rifle— Late Season	1	624	0.2%
Rifle— Early Season	1	5,314	0.0%

Data from 2020 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 114 bighorn tags are among the most competitive in Nevada's draw. Applicants should expect very long accumulated-point waits.

Elk Hunting in Unit 114

Nevada Units 114 and 115 form an east-central Nevada elk unit group managed by NDOW. Expect mixed-elevation habitat with PJ, aspen, and mountain mahogany pockets — classic Great Basin elk country.

Where to find elk in 114, 115

Focus on mid- to high-elevation basins with aspen and mahogany, and transition zones between PJ and open parks. Bulls use timber pockets during daylight and push to parks and edges at dawn and dusk.

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Elk Success Rates

Archery22%

Success rates are strong relative to many NV elk units given habitat quality and tag management. See NDOW hunt information sheets for current-year splits.

Elk Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %
Rifle— Early Season	31	520	5.8%
Rifle— Late Season	75	177	42.4%
Rifle— Late Season	50	317	15.8%
Rifle— Early Season	15	187	8.0%
Rifle— Late Season	15	70	21.4%
Archery— Early Season	18	90	20.0%
Muzzleloader— Early Season	15	62	24.2%

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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NDOW aggregates elk draw data by unit group. 114/115 is a competitive draw — plan to build points annually. Use the Draw Odds tool for recent-year percentages.

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 114

NDOW combines Units 114 and 115 into a single mule deer hunt covering the Jarbidge Wilderness and the high country north toward the Idaho line. This is classic alpine deer country — aspen pockets, sagebrush benches, and lodgepole timber above 7,500 feet.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Units 114 & 115

Deer live on the aspen-fringed benches below the Jarbidge peaks in September and drop to the sage-mahogany flats around O'Neil Basin and Charleston as the rifle season progresses. The Jarbidge, Copper Mountains, and Copper Basin drainages are the typical scouting focal points.

How to Hunt Units 114 & 115

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Mule Deer Success Rates

With 419 tags across three years against 2,018 applicants, 114/115 is one of the higher-tag compound mule deer hunts in northeast Nevada. Historic rifle success runs 25–35% in normal years; archery sits closer to 15–20%.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Mid Season	65	265	24.5%	0
Rifle— Mid Season	5	83	6.0%	1
Rifle— Limited Entry	35	62	56.5%	0
Rifle— Limited Entry	30	57	52.6%	0
Rifle— Mid Season	30	61	49.2%	1
Archery— Early Season	70	96	72.9%	0
Muzzleloader— Late Season	25	178	14.0%	1
Muzzleloader— Early Season	15	13	100.0%	0

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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This is a moderate-demand hunt — enough tags that zero-point applicants have a real shot on certain weapon choices, but enough pressure that bonus points still shift odds meaningfully.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sheep variant is in Unit 114?

NDOW lists Unit 114 as a Rocky Mountain bighorn unit. Variant classification affects regulation set only — any ram in the unit is managed under the applicable season structure.

How long are the draw odds?

Sheep tags in Nevada draw with extremely low percentages; applicants typically accumulate many points before drawing.

Is this a good archery elk unit group?

Yes — 114/115 gets solid archery interest during the rut. Check NDOW's current archery season dates and unit-specific regulations.

What's the best base town?

Ely is the typical base for 114/115 hunts, with lodging, fuel, and groceries available.

Are 114 and 115 drawn as one hunt?

Yes — NDOW publishes a single mule deer hunt covering Units 114 and 115, and tags are drawn on that compound basis.

When does the Jarbidge Road close?

The Jarbidge Road is seasonal and can close on the first heavy October snow; always call ahead before a late rifle trip.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

NDOW Big Game Hunting — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Bighorn sheep is legally huntable in Unit 114, Season framework and tag structure · accessed 2026-04-17
NDOW Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Unit 114 bighorn distribution and hunter strategy · accessed 2026-04-17
NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife · supports: Sheep tags are draw-only, Weighted bonus point framework for rare tags · accessed 2026-04-17

Unit 114

Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 114

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 114

How to Hunt Unit 114 Sheep

Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

Elk Hunting in Unit 114

Where to find elk in 114, 115

How to hunt 114, 115 elk

Elk Success Rates

Elk Draw Odds

Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 114

Where to Find Mule Deer in Units 114 & 115

How to Hunt Units 114 & 115

Mule Deer Success Rates

Mule Deer Draw Odds

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

Road Conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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