Unit 241 Unit 241
Delamar and Clover mountains desert country — a quality-buck and premium desert-sheep unit.
Southeastern Nevada — Lincoln County · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
1,064
sq mi
Public land
96%
approx.
Elevation
3,800–7,800
feet
Motorized
moderate
access
Overview
Unit 241 covers the Delamar and Clover mountains of southern Lincoln County, south and west of Caliente. The south end grades into true Mojave Desert of sandy washes, rocky ridges and steep canyons, transitioning to high desert through the middle and north. Tag numbers are low and it hunts as a quality mule deer unit with a healthy herd and good genetics; elk and antelope are present but incidental, while the Delamar and Pahroc ranges offer a premium desert bighorn draw.
Terrain
Rugged desert mountains rising out of low basins. The southern end is Mojave Desert — sandy washes, rocky ridges and steep, cliff-broken canyons; the country climbs to high-desert mountain habitat through the middle and toward the northern boundary.
Cover: Creosote, blackbrush and cactus in the low Mojave south, grading up through Joshua-tree and sagebrush zones into pinyon-juniper and mountain brush on the higher Delamar and Clover slopes.
Landmarks: Delamar Mountains · Clover Mountains · South Pahroc Range · Meadow Valley Wash · Delamar Valley · Kane Springs Wash
Access
Almost entirely BLM public land reached by desert two-tracks, mine roads and wash bottoms. Access is open but terrain and water are the real limiters; the rugged desert canyons demand high-clearance and often foot travel from where the roads end.
Managers: BLM
Access points: U.S. Highway 93 (west side / Delamar Valley) · State Route 317 / Meadow Valley (Caliente) · Kane Springs Wash Road · Delamar Valley roads
Species notes
Mule Deer
common qualityThe best tag in the unit — low tag numbers, a healthy herd and good genetics produce quality desert bucks, with success historically in the high-50s percent.
- →Focus on the higher Delamar and Clover mountain slopes where pinyon-juniper and brush hold bucks.
- →Glass canyon heads and rocky benches at first and last light.
- →Water is scarce desert-wide — hunt near reliable springs and guzzlers, and let weather push deer down.
Pronghorn
limited opportunityA small band on the high-desert flats; tags are few but success has been solid (mid-70s percent). Better antelope options exist elsewhere.
- →Glass the open high-desert valleys and basin margins from a vantage.
- →Watch water sources in dry stretches.
- →Expect low numbers — spotting optics and patience beat covering ground.
Bighorn Sheep
limited trophyA premium, essentially once-in-a-lifetime desert (Nelson) bighorn draw in the Delamar and Pahroc ranges. Quality rams for those who draw the very few tags.
- →Focus on the steep, rocky escarpments and cliff bands of the Delamar and Pahroc ranges.
- →Pre-scout with a spotting scope and plan a full-season, water-focused effort.
- →Rams hold in rugged, hard-to-reach ground far from roads — budget for long glassing days.
Rocky Mountain Elk
transient opportunityElk are present only incidentally — harvest is a trickle (a single animal in recent data). Do not build a hunt around them here.
- →Treat any elk as a bonus while hunting deer near water in the higher country.
- →The northern, higher-elevation edge of the unit is the only realistic elk ground.
- →Verify current elk presence with NDOW before applying for it as a primary species.
Pro tips
- →This is a low-tag quality deer unit — the higher Delamar and Clover slopes are where the good bucks live.
- →Water dictates everything; map and verify springs and guzzlers before you go.
- →The rugged southern Mojave canyons demand high-clearance access and foot travel.
- →Don't chase elk here — they're incidental; focus your effort on deer (or a sheep tag if you draw).
Watch out for
- !True desert conditions — heat, dry stretches and long distances from help.
- !Steep, cliff-broken canyons in the south; plan safe routes for glassing and packing out.
- !Springs and guzzlers can run dry in drought — confirm water before committing to an area.
Logistics
Caliente on U.S. 93 is the main hub for fuel, food and lodging, with Panaca and Pioche to the north and Alamo to the west offering services. Cell coverage is unreliable off the highways — carry paper maps or a GPS, high-clearance tires and far more water than you expect to need in this Mojave country.
Nearest towns: Caliente, Panaca, Alamo, Pioche
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Nevada sources:
Research sources: NDOW Hunt Unit Boundaries · NDOW Desert Bighorn Sheep Unit 241 Map · Nevada Hunting Unit 241 — Public Lands Interpretive Association · GOHUNT — Nevada Unit 241 Profile
FAQ
- How big is Unit 241 in Nevada?
- Unit 241 (Unit 241) covers about 1,064 square miles, ranging from roughly 3,800 to 7,800 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 241?
- Approximately 96% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 241?
- Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk. 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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