Unit 112 Unit 112
The Antelope Range and Antelope Valley north of Ely — a three-species draw unit built on habitat work and fire
Eastern Nevada — White Pine County · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
286
sq mi
Public land
93%
approx.
Elevation
5,900–9,300
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
Unit 112 covers the Antelope Range and the surrounding Antelope and north Steptoe Valleys in eastern White Pine County, north of Ely and McGill. It is a genuine three-species unit that hunts on draw tags: elk are concentrated on the north end of the range, pronghorn hold the open valley floors, and mule deer occupy the higher benches at lower densities than the big Schell Creek herd next door. Years of habitat improvement projects and wildfires have expanded the elk and antelope range here, and recent NDOW data shows strong tag-holder success across all three species. Expect a remote, self-sufficient high-desert hunt with good road access but no services inside the unit.
Terrain
A north-south mountain range flanked by broad sagebrush valleys. Elk and deer live in the timbered upper canyons and burns from The Mitten to Baldy Peak, while pronghorn work the open flats of Antelope Valley from Tunnel Canyon south to Chin Creek. Springs and wildlife water developments concentrate game in the dry country between Rock Spring Pass and Chin Creek.
Cover: Wyoming big sagebrush and grass valleys rising through pinyon-juniper into pockets of mountain mahogany, aspen, and mixed conifer on the higher slopes; extensive post-fire regrowth and treatment areas that draw elk and antelope.
Landmarks: Antelope Range · Antelope Valley · Baldy Peak · The Mitten · North Creek · Lookout Spring · Stockade Spring · Rock Spring Pass · Chin Creek · Tunnel Canyon · Sampson Creek · Boone Spring Hills · Steptoe Valley
Access
Overwhelmingly public land under the BLM Ely District, with Humboldt-Toiyabe (Ely Ranger District) ground on the higher range and scattered private meadow and ranch parcels in the valleys. A network of maintained county roads and unimproved two-tracks reaches most of the unit; quality varies from excellent to fair with weather. High-clearance and extra spare tires are recommended. Private property generally does not limit access, but know where it is before crossing.
Managers: BLM, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF
Access points: US-93 (Steptoe Valley) · Antelope Valley county roads · Rock Spring Pass road · two-tracks to North Creek and Lookout Spring
Species notes
Rocky Mountain Elk
common qualityElk are distributed throughout the unit but densest on the north end of the Antelope Range around North Creek, Lookout Spring, and Stockade Spring, which see year-round use. Recent tag-holder success has run near 64%. Habitat projects and burns have steadily grown this herd.
- →Focus the north end of the range — North Creek, Lookout Spring, and Stockade Spring hold elk year-round.
- →In the drier country from Rock Spring Pass to Chin Creek, hunt the isolated springs and the three wildlife water developments, especially on early-season hunts.
- →Glass the burns and habitat-treatment openings at first and last light where new forage pulls elk out of the timber.
- →During the rut, listen and locate on the higher timbered canyons, then move in on bugling bulls.
Pronghorn
common qualityA strong draw-tag antelope unit — recent success has run near 79%. Antelope hold the open floor of Antelope Valley from Tunnel Canyon south to Chin Creek, with numbers expanded by fire and habitat work on the north end.
- →Glass the open sage flats of Antelope Valley from a vantage at dawn and dusk, then stalk using swales and low rims.
- →Key on wildlife water developments (guzzlers) in dry, hot conditions — NDOW's Water Development Atlas shows their locations.
- →Work the Tunnel Canyon to Chin Creek stretch, and the ground around Sampson Creek, Lookout Spring, and the southern Boone Spring Hills.
- →Judge bucks carefully from long range with a tripod before committing; mature bucks are available but numbers are down from the mid-2010s.
Mule Deer
limited opportunityA lower-density deer unit than the neighboring Schell Creek country, but still offers good hunting for hunters who cover ground. The better habitat sits at higher elevations from The Mitten to Baldy Peak; success has run in the low-50% range.
- →Grind glass over the higher benches and mahogany from The Mitten to Baldy Peak — that is where the better bucks live.
- →Hunt near the three Antelope Range guzzlers early in the season when deer tie to water; reference NDOW's Water Development Atlas.
- →Get away from roads into the upper canyons; deer numbers reward effort more than density here.
- →As fall cools, deer spread onto the rims and open slopes — expand your glassing accordingly.
Pro tips
- →This is a real three-species unit — match your effort to whichever tag you drew rather than trying to hunt all three.
- →Download NDOW's Water Development Atlas before you go; guzzlers and springs are the key to both elk and antelope in the dry east half.
- →The north end of the Antelope Range (North Creek, Lookout Spring, Stockade Spring) is the elk core — start there.
- →Post-fire burns and habitat treatments concentrate forage and game; scout them on satellite imagery ahead of the hunt.
- →Come fully self-contained with extra fuel, water, and tires — there is nothing between the highway and your camp.
Watch out for
- !No cell service and no facilities inside the unit — a breakdown or injury is serious without a satellite communicator.
- !Scattered private meadow and ranch parcels sit in the valleys; verify boundaries and get permission before crossing.
- !Summer thunderstorms and early fall snow can turn two-tracks impassable — watch the forecast even on early hunts.
- !A GPS is useful near the north end where the Unit 112/113 boundary runs through open country.
- !Wilderness and roadless ground prohibit vehicles and wheeled game carriers — know the boundaries before packing out.
Logistics
Stage out of Ely and McGill on US-93 for fuel, groceries, motels, and repairs — there are no services inside the unit. Hunters camp tent- or trailer-style on public land near tree cover or water; there are no developed campgrounds in the core hunt areas. Haul drinking water. Cell service is essentially nonexistent off the highway corridor, so carry a satellite messenger and leave an itinerary. Bring high-clearance transport, extra spare tires, and recovery gear.
Nearest towns: Ely, NV, McGill, NV, Cherry Creek, NV
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Nevada sources:
Research sources: NDOW Elk Hunt Information Sheet, Units 111-115 · NDOW Mule Deer Hunt Information Sheet, Units 111-113 · NDOW Pronghorn Antelope Hunt Information Sheet, Units 111-114
FAQ
- How big is Unit 112 in Nevada?
- Unit 112 (Unit 112) covers about 286 square miles, ranging from roughly 5,900 to 9,300 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 112?
- Approximately 93% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 112?
- Rocky Mountain Elk, Pronghorn, Mule Deer. 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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