Unit 114 Unit 114
Mount Moriah and the north Snake Range — the biggest deer and elk producer of the border units
Eastern Nevada — White Pine County (Snake Range / Mount Moriah) · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
587
sq mi
Public land
92%
approx.
Elevation
5,300–12,067
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
Unit 114 wraps the northern Snake Range and the Mount Moriah high country in southeastern White Pine County, between Spring and Snake Valleys and up to the Nevada-Utah line. Anchored by the 12,000-foot Mount Moriah Wilderness and its plateau known as The Table, it is the strongest deer and elk producer of the eastern border units, with elk distributed throughout and the highest recent deer harvest of Units 112-114. Pronghorn use the Snake Valley flats and the Little Hills. Access is good on the whole, but the upper-elevation roads are steep and rocky and the country tops out in true alpine terrain that early storms can shut down fast.
Terrain
A dramatic range rising from sagebrush valleys to the alpine crest of Mount Moriah (12,067 ft) and the high plateau of The Table. Summer elk and the best deer hold the timbered upper canyons — Hendry's, Hampton, Horse, Silver, Timber, Deep, Deadman — while pronghorn work the open Snake Valley floor. Water thins from Rye Grass Canyon to the Little Hills, concentrating game near springs and guzzlers.
Cover: Sagebrush and grass valleys through pinyon-juniper and mountain mahogany into aspen, limber and bristlecone pine, mixed conifer, and alpine tundra above timberline on Mount Moriah and The Table.
Landmarks: Mount Moriah · Mount Moriah Wilderness · The Table · White Cloud Peak · Hendry's Creek · Hampton Creek · Horse Canyon · Silver Creek · Timber Creek · Deep Canyon · Deadman Canyon · Miller Basin · Salt Marsh Canyon · Deerhead Canyon · Eightmile Canyon · Fourmile Canyon · Rye Grass Canyon · The Little Hills · Snake Valley · Spring Valley
Access
Overwhelmingly public — BLM Ely District in the lower country and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest on the range, with the Mount Moriah Wilderness co-managed and closed to vehicles. Paved access comes via US-6/50, US-93, and Highways 894, 487, and Utah 21; White Pine County Roads 37 and 41 and the Gandy Road (Utah) ring the unit, and the Fourmile and Eightmile roads climb to the upper elevations (passable but very steep and rocky). East-side access can require entering from Utah.
Managers: BLM, USFS Humboldt-Toiyabe NF
Access points: US-6/US-50 · US-93 · WP County Road 37 · WP County Road 41 · Fourmile Canyon road · Eightmile Canyon road · Gandy Road (Utah)
Species notes
Mule Deer
common opportunityThe best deer unit of the eastern border group, with the highest recent harvest of Units 112-114 and success around the low-50% range. Still a lower-density unit by Nevada standards, but genuinely good hunting for those willing to climb.
- →Hunt the higher-density pockets around Salt Marsh Canyon, Deerhead Canyon, Deadman Canyon, and Timber Creek.
- →Work Miller Basin and the ridgeline and upper basins from Eightmile Canyon north to White Cloud Peak.
- →Early in the season, backpack or horse hunters do well up on The Table — it takes effort but holds deer.
- →Glass the aspen and mahogany edges at first and last light and let optics cover the big basins before you move.
Rocky Mountain Elk
common qualityElk are distributed throughout the unit, summering high in the Mount Moriah Wilderness canyons. Recent success has run near 61%. Later in the season bulls hold the White Cloud Peak ridgeline and the creek drainages.
- →In summer and early hunts, target the high Mount Moriah Wilderness canyons — Hendry's, Hampton, Horse, Silver, Timber, Deep, and Deadman.
- →From Rye Grass Canyon to the Little Hills where water is scarce, hunt near the three guzzlers, livestock developments, and natural springs.
- →Later in the season, glass both sides of the ridgeline from Eightmile Canyon north to White Cloud Peak, plus Silver, Hampton, and Timber Creeks and Horse Canyon.
- →Be prepared to hunt on foot or horseback in the wilderness, where vehicles and wheeled carriers are prohibited.
Pronghorn
common qualityA solid antelope draw with recent success near 79%. Pronghorn range the Snake Valley portion of the unit and toward Sulphur Springs in the Little Hills, tied to water in the dry flats.
- →Glass the open Snake Valley flats at dawn and dusk, then stalk through terrain to close on bedded bucks.
- →Work the Little Hills toward Sulphur Springs and key on guzzlers and springs in hot, dry conditions.
- →Carry a GPS and know exactly where the Nevada-Utah state line runs in Snake Valley — a tag is state-specific.
- →Check private meadows and agricultural edges, which can hold antelope in dry weather.
Pro tips
- →This is the deer-and-elk workhorse of the border units — if you drew a rifle tag, the Mount Moriah high canyons are the heart of it.
- →The Fourmile and Eightmile roads are the keys to the upper elevations but are steep and rocky; scout them and go in with the right rig or plan to pack in.
- →The Table rewards backpack and horse hunters early in the season with deer away from the crowds.
- →Later-season elk relocate to the White Cloud Peak ridgeline and the creek drainages — hunt both sides of the ridge.
- →Use NDOW's Water Development Atlas for the dry Rye Grass-to-Little Hills country, where guzzlers and springs concentrate elk and antelope.
Watch out for
- !Early winter storms can strand hunters at high camps and shut the steep Fourmile/Eightmile roads with little warning — keep an exit plan.
- !The Mount Moriah Wilderness prohibits vehicles and wheeled game carriers — plan pack-outs on foot or by horse.
- !The Nevada-Utah state line runs through Snake Valley; carry a GPS and keep antelope hunts on the Nevada side.
- !No cell service in the backcountry — carry a satellite communicator.
- !Know where private property sits and get permission before crossing; it is scattered but present in the valleys.
Logistics
Baker, at the foot of Great Basin National Park, is the closest community for limited services; Ely and McGill to the west offer full fuel, groceries, motels, and repairs. There are no developed facilities in the core hunt areas — hunters camp on public land, and high-elevation camps on The Table and in the wilderness are backpack or horse operations. Haul drinking water, and carry extra fuel, spare tires, and recovery gear. Cell service is minimal off the highways; bring a satellite messenger. The Fourmile and Eightmile roads are steep and rocky — air down and go slow.
Nearest towns: Baker, NV, Ely, NV, McGill, 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 114-115 · NDOW Pronghorn Antelope Hunt Information Sheet, Units 111-114
FAQ
- How big is Unit 114 in Nevada?
- Unit 114 (Unit 114) covers about 587 square miles, ranging from roughly 5,300 to 12,067 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 114?
- Approximately 92% 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 114?
- Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Pronghorn. 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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