Nevada Bighorn Sheep Pronghorn

Unit 115

Nevada Hunting Guide — Bighorn Sheep, Pronghorn

Unit 115 is a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep unit — one of only three in Nevada (074, 114, 115). NDOW issues very limited tags through its weighted bonus-point draw.

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Bighorn Sheep Hunting in Unit 115

Unit 115 is a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep unit — one of only three in Nevada (074, 114, 115). NDOW issues very limited tags through its weighted bonus-point draw.

Where to Find Bighorn Sheep in Unit 115

NDOW's hunt information sheet describes likely concentration areas for Rocky Mountain bighorn in Unit 115.

How to Hunt Bighorn Sheep in Unit 115

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Bighorn Sheep Success Rates

Rifle65%

Draw-odds chart reflects NDOW's most recent published data.

Bighorn Sheep Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %	Pts Req
Rifle— Late Season	2	714	0.3%	0
Rifle— Late Season	1	2,951	0.0%	0

Data from 2020 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Unit 115 Rocky Mountain bighorn tags are drawn through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. Tag quotas are extremely small.

Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 115

A compound NDOW pronghorn hunt stitching together Unit 115 in the northeast, Unit 231 in the west-central Hawthorne area, and Unit 242 on the Nye/Eureka line. Hunters can scout and hunt any of the three, which makes this a flexible option for distance hunters.

Where to Find Pronghorn in 115 / 231 / 242

Focus on the sage flats between the ranges, not in them. Unit 115's northern flats, the Gabbs Valley edge of 231, and the Monitor Valley end of 242 are the highest-density zones. Pronghorn key on water — guzzlers and stock tanks dictate daily routines.

How to Hunt the 115/231/242 Compound

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Nevada rifle pronghorn success consistently runs 70–85% across most units in good forage years. The compound hunt lets tag holders bail on one range if cattle grazing or drought thins the herd there.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

Season	Tags	Applicants	Draw %
Rifle— Early Season	40	771	5.2%
Archery— Early Season	7	37	16.2%
Muzzleloader— Early Season	6	13	46.2%

Data from 2025 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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65 tags across three years against 1,955 applicants puts this hunt in the moderately hard draw tier. Bonus points improve odds noticeably by the second or third application cycle.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

Planning Notes

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Camp Sites

Backcountry and dispersed options on USFS land.

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Water

Seasonal alpine streams; filter or treat all water.

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Road Conditions

State routes with forest roads to trailheads; much of the sheep range is foot-access only.

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Terrain Difficulty

Very strenuous alpine sheep terrain.

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Weather

Alpine weather can turn quickly; snow possible from September forward.

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Cell Service

None in the alpine interior.

Note: Coordinate with NDOW for required post-kill horn checks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Unit 115 Rocky Mountain bighorn tags drawn?

Through NDOW's weighted bonus-point draw. Tag quotas are very small.

Where is NDOW's hunt sheet?

On NDOW's Hunt Information Sheets page.

Can I hunt all three units on this compound tag?

Yes — NDOW's compound pronghorn hunt for 115, 231, and 242 is valid in any of the three units for the tag's season dates.

Which unit has the highest antelope density?

Unit 115's northern flats typically hold the most consistent pronghorn numbers in this compound hunt.

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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 (NDOW) · supports: NDOW manages Nevada's big game species and publishes season structure by unit group., Tags are allocated through a weighted bonus-point draw. · accessed 2026-04-17
NDOW Hunt Information Sheets — Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) · supports: NDOW publishes per-unit-group hunt information sheets with access, terrain, and strategy notes. · accessed 2026-04-17
NDOW Hunt Draw — Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) · supports: NDOW runs a single-choice weighted bonus-point draw; applicants accumulate points toward future draws. · accessed 2026-04-17