Unit 067 Unit 067
Tuscarora Mountains sagebrush and aspen north of Midas: a high-harvest antelope-and-deer unit with a summering elk fringe and a stray moose.
Northern Nevada — Elko County (NDOW Area 6) · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
632
sq mi
Public land
62%
approx.
Elevation
5,000–8,700
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
Unit 067 is a roughly 632-square-mile block of northern Elko County centered on the Tuscarora Mountains, lying north of the Midas road between State Route 226 and the old mining camp of Midas. It produces strong antelope and mule deer harvest for its size (about 69% and 44% five-year success respectively), with deer concentrating in the higher country above 6,500 feet. A decent summering elk contingent filters in from the Bull Run Mountains to the north, and Nevada's expanding Shiras moose herd occasionally reaches the willows. Expect open-country glassing low, aspen-pocket hunting high, and a fair amount of company where seasons overlap.
Terrain
The Tuscarora Mountains form the spine of the unit, rising from sagebrush flats and benches to roughly 8,700 ft. It hunts as open glassing country on the lower slopes and flats, with deer and elk holding in the aspen, mahogany and brushy draws of the higher country above about 6,500 ft.
Cover: Big sagebrush and grass steppe across the lower slopes and flats, transitioning to mixed aspen, serviceberry and mahogany in the higher Tuscaroras, with green riparian stringers and willows along the creeks and around Willow Creek Reservoir.
Landmarks: Tuscarora Mountains (unit spine) · Willow Creek Reservoir · Midas (old mining camp, southeast reference) · State Route 226 corridor (east/southeast) · Rock Creek drainage · Bull Run Mountains (to the north)
Access
Roughly 62% public — predominantly BLM sagebrush with scattered higher Forest ground in the Tuscaroras — but private ranch and checkerboard sections take a real bite here, so verify ownership before crossing. Dispersed camping is open on the public land, including scenic sites near Willow Creek Reservoir. Access is via SR 226, the Midas road and a network of dirt two-tracks. Cell service is limited to nonexistent across most of the unit.
Managers: BLM, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF (scattered higher parcels), Private (ranches and checkerboard railroad sections)
Access points: State Route 226 (from the Elko / Interstate 80 side) · Midas road (south side) · Willow Creek Reservoir access roads · BLM dirt-road network into the Tuscarora Mountains
Species notes
Pronghorn
common qualityAntelope are the unit's leading hunt, delivering strong harvest (about 69% five-year success) across the sagebrush flats and benches around the Tuscaroras. It is a productive draw tag for its size.
- →Glass the sagebrush flats and low benches from high points at first and last light — antelope hunt by eyesight in open country.
- →Key on water sources, Willow Creek Reservoir and green riparian pockets during warm early seasons.
- →Use terrain folds and swales to close on a located buck rather than chasing across open ground.
- →Scout pre-season to find bucks on public ground away from the private and checkerboard sections.
Mule Deer
common opportunityMule deer are found at all elevations but concentrate above roughly 6,500 ft in the Tuscarora Mountains, with about 44% five-year success and solid harvest for the unit's size. The late rifle season is the best window for a trophy-class buck as the rut pulls animals into the open.
- →Focus deer effort in the Tuscaroras above 6,500 ft where bucks hold in aspen, mahogany and brush.
- →Glass slopes and high draws morning and evening; mature bucks favor timber and brush for security cover.
- →Hunt the late rifle season if you hold that tag — rutting bucks move most and lower their guard.
- →Hike off the two-tracks into the higher, rougher heads of the drainages for the better bucks.
Rocky Mountain Elk
limited opportunityA decent summering elk population uses the higher Tuscarora country, with animals filtering in from the Bull Run Mountains to the north; five-year success is around 40% on very few tags. It is a fringe elk unit rather than a headline elk hunt.
- →Hunt the aspen and timbered upper slopes of the Tuscaroras where summering elk hold.
- →Locate bulls at dawn and dusk during the rut, then use wind and terrain to slip in through the aspen.
- →Check drainages that connect toward the Bull Run Mountains where elk move on and off the unit.
- →Work water and wallows in the high country during warm early seasons.
Moose
transient lowNevada's small, expanding Shiras moose herd occasionally reaches this northern country, and a stray animal turns up in the unit — incidental rather than a huntable target. This is an antelope and deer unit first.
- →Treat any moose sighting as incidental — check willow-choked creek bottoms and riparian pockets where a stray bull might feed.
- →Do not plan a trip around moose here; focus effort on the unit's real strengths in antelope and deer.
Pro tips
- →Come for the antelope — about 69% success and strong harvest for the unit's size make it the headline hunt.
- →Hunt deer high: bucks concentrate above 6,500 ft in the Tuscarora Mountains, best in the late rifle season.
- →Study land-ownership layers — at ~62% public, private and checkerboard sections take a real bite here.
- →Base near Willow Creek Reservoir for water and scenic dispersed camping.
- →Treat elk and moose as bonus opportunities — elk are a summering fringe, moose incidental.
- →Assume no cell coverage: carry offline maps, a paper backup, extra fuel and recovery gear.
Watch out for
- !Only about 62% public — private ranch and checkerboard sections are common; verify ownership before crossing.
- !Limited to no cell service — go self-sufficient and prepared for a breakdown or injury.
- !Unmaintained dirt and gravel roads become impassable mud after rain or early snow.
- !Overlapping deer, elk and antelope seasons cause crowding on the main access roads.
- !The higher Tuscarora country is steep and remote — plan pack-out and recovery accordingly.
Logistics
Services are thin nearby: Midas and Tuscarora are little more than landmarks, so Elko (east, on I-80) and Battle Mountain (west, on I-80) are the full-service hubs for lodging, groceries, fuel and gear. Dispersed camping is easy on the surrounding BLM ground, with scenic sites near Willow Creek Reservoir. Cell service is limited to nonexistent — download offline maps, carry paper backups, top off fuel and tell someone your plan. Most travel is on dirt and gravel two-tracks that turn to mud after rain.
Nearest towns: Midas, Tuscarora, Elko, Battle Mountain
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Nevada sources:
Research sources: GOHUNT — Nevada Unit 067 Unit Profile (size 632 sq mi, elevation 5,000–8,700 ft, ~61.7% public, Tuscarora Mountains, north of Midas between SR 226 and Midas, Willow Creek Reservoir, deer above 6,500 ft, summering elk from Bull Run Mountains, limited cell service) · NDOW Hunt Information Sheets (unit descriptions, access, recommended areas) · BLM Nevada Elko District Office (land status, checkerboard ownership, dispersed camping)
FAQ
- How big is Unit 067 in Nevada?
- Unit 067 (Unit 067) covers about 632 square miles, ranging from roughly 5,000 to 8,700 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 067?
- Approximately 62% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF (scattered higher parcels), Private (ranches and checkerboard railroad sections). Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 067?
- Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Moose. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Nevada agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.
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