Unit 141 Unit 141
A rugged Cortez Mountains and Pine Valley unit that hunts as one of the region's better antelope draws.
North-Central Nevada — Eureka & Lander Counties · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
842
sq mi
Public land
68%
approx.
Elevation
4,800–9,157
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
Unit 141 sits roughly 30 miles southwest of Elko, built around the Cortez Mountains, the Dry Hills and the broad expanses of Crescent Valley and Pine Valley in Eureka and Lander counties. Unlike most remote Nevada units it carries a meaningful chunk of private ground on the valley floors, so it is about two-thirds public. It is first and foremost a strong pronghorn unit — antelope success has run in the low-70s percent with good tag numbers — backed by a solid migratory mule deer hunt in dry, rugged, challenging-access country.
Terrain
Open, dry valleys flanking the steep, southwest-northeast trending Cortez Mountains, which rise about 5,000 feet above the surrounding basins to Mount Tenabo. Rugged range fronts and rough two-track access keep hunter pressure lower than neighboring units.
Cover: Sagebrush and grass across Crescent and Pine Valleys, grading into pinyon-juniper and mountain mahogany on the Cortez slopes and Dry Hills.
Landmarks: Cortez Mountains · Mount Tenabo · Dry Hills · Crescent Valley · Pine Valley
Access
Public BLM ground dominates the mountains and foothills, but private ranch and agricultural land is concentrated on the valley floors of Crescent and Pine Valleys — check land status before crossing. Access is rugged; a four-wheel-drive truck plus an ATV or side-by-side is the practical way to reach the higher and rougher country. Large active gold-mining operations occupy part of the Cortez range front.
Managers: BLM, Private (ranch / agriculture)
Access points: Interstate 80 / Beowawe and Crescent Valley exits · State Route 306 into Crescent Valley · Pine Valley road network · BLM roads into the Cortez Mountains and Dry Hills
Species notes
Pronghorn
common qualityThe signature tag. Crescent and Pine Valleys hold good pronghorn numbers, and recent success has run in the low-70s percent with respectable tag quotas — one of the more productive antelope hunts in the area.
- →Glass the open sage of Crescent and Pine Valleys from high ground and range fronts.
- →Watch water and green agricultural edges, and respect private-land boundaries when patterning bucks.
- →Judge horns carefully with optics before a long stalk across flat, open country.
Mule Deer
common opportunityA migratory desert mule deer unit with recent success around 50%. Bucks use the Cortez Mountains and Dry Hills; rugged access limits pressure but also makes for a physical hunt.
- →Hunt the pinyon-juniper and mahogany benches of the Cortez front at first and last light.
- →Use an ATV or side-by-side to reach the rough two-tracks, then glass on foot.
- →For later tags, key on weather and migration moving deer off the Cortez high country.
Pro tips
- →Study land ownership carefully — the valley floors mix BLM with private ranch and ag ground.
- →This is a pronghorn-first unit; spend your best glassing time on the open Crescent and Pine Valley flats.
- →Rough access thins the crowd — a truck plus a side-by-side opens up country other hunters skip.
- →Give the active Cortez-area gold mines a wide berth; roads and ground there are off-limits.
Watch out for
- !Significant private ranch and agricultural land on the valley floors — verify boundaries before crossing.
- !Active large-scale gold mining on part of the Cortez range front closes roads and ground.
- !Rugged, rough two-track access demands 4x4 and recovery gear.
- !Spotty cell coverage away from I-80; carry maps, GPS and a satellite communicator.
Logistics
Crescent Valley and Beowawe are small towns with minimal services; Carlin and Elko off Interstate 80 are the nearest reliable stops for fuel, lodging and supplies. I-80 makes the unit relatively easy to reach, but the interior roads are rough and remote — carry recovery gear, spare tires and water, and expect spotty cell coverage away from the highway.
Nearest towns: Crescent Valley, Beowawe, Carlin, Elko
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Nevada sources:
Research sources: GOHUNT — Nevada Unit 141 Profile · Cortez Mountains / Mount Tenabo — Wikipedia (elevation, geography) · Cortez Gold Mine — Wikipedia
FAQ
- How big is Unit 141 in Nevada?
- Unit 141 (Unit 141) covers about 842 square miles, ranging from roughly 4,800 to 9,157 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 141?
- Approximately 68% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM, Private (ranch / agriculture). Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 141?
- 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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