Hunt Nevada
Maps
Interactive Map Service
 The
Nevada Department of Wildlife is unveiling a new resource for Nevada’s
map lovers: an on-line interactive mapping program that allows the
user to create their own maps, using Nevada resource information
from a geo-referenced mapping data base.
The interactive mapping program provides useful maps covering many
different themes. The purpose of this web map service is to provide
geographic information that can be used to help make more informed
decisions, and get answers to resource questions for a specific
area or topic that involves a geographic dimension.
Unit Boundary Descriptions
Get familiar with the Nevada big game hunting unit management areas
and their unit descriptions. This section describes the boundaries
for the management areas for antelope, deer, mountain lion, elk,
bighorn sheep, mountain goat and fur-bearing animals. The boundaries
have been adopted by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners and are
inacted into state law. The unit descriptions listed here match
those printed on the map, inserted into the Nevada Hunt Book.
Unit Boundary Map
This section provides a general reference map depicting hunt unit
boundaries in Nevada for antelope, deer, mountain lion, elk, bighorn
sheep, mountain goat and fur-bearing animals, as determined by the
Board of Wildlife Commissioners. Hunters are responsible to know
their hunt areas and read the unit descriptions. A hard copy of
the map is available with the Nevada Hunt Book.
Unit Group Hunt Maps by Species
Unit Group maps help big game hunters visualize the unit groupings
that make up a particular hunt which vary widely between species
and types of hunts. Unit boundaries are primarily based on mule
deer herd distributions and not other big game species. For example,
because pronghorn herds are distributed differently than deer herds,
pronghorn hunt unit groups may include units from 3 different Hunt
Areas (i.e., Pronghorn unit group 131, 145, 163, and 164 includes
units from Areas 13, 14, and 16).
Unit Boundary Map/Wilderness Areas
This section provides a general reference map depicting hunt unit
boundaries in Nevada for antelope, deer, mountain lion, elk, bighorn
sheep, mountain goat and fur-bearing animals, as determined by the
Board of Wildlife Commissioners and includes Wilderness Areas as
designated by the BLM, Forest Service and National Park Service.
Detailed maps may be available from the Federal agency managing
the wilderness area. See U.S. Forest Service and BLM links below.
BLM (and Wilderness Area) Maps
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers nearly 48 million
acres of public land in Nevada. BLM public lands make up about 67
percent of Nevada's land base.
The best number for maps would be at the BLM Public Room at the
following address:
Nevada State Office
1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89502-7147
Phone: 775-861-6400
Public Room hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Forest Service (and Wilderness Maps)
The Humboldt-Toiyabe's 6.3 million acres makes it the largest forest
in the lower 48 states. Located in Nevada and a small portion of
Eastern California, the H-T offers year-round recreation of all
types, including hunting.
To purchase Humboldt-Toiyabe Wilderness maps from the Forest Service
customers can call the main Forest Service office at (775) 331-6444,
or CLICK HERE to
go online.
Sage-grouse Hunt Area and Seasons Map
Sage-grouse seasons and open hunt units require some familiarity
before the hunting season begins. View a map of open and closed
hunt units throughout the range of Greater Sage-grouse in Nevada
as well as a description of what hunt units are open when.
Wildlife Management Areas
Nevada's state-owned Wildlife ManagementAreas (WMAs) are home to
many resident and migratory birds and mammals. Found throughout
the state, the public can generally drive to a WMA in less than
two hours from the major population cetners and find great access
to wildlife viewing.
Congested Area Maps
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a congested area. It is
your responsibility to be aware of congested areas. Each contestant
is responsible to know the laws of the state and those of the county
where one is hunting. Please contact NDOW for more state regulations
and the County sheriff's Department for county laws for the areas
you will be hunting.
Map Resources
When hunting, in addition to the unit boundary map, hunters are
advised to bring a detailed topographic map of the area. This section
provides a list of retail outlets that sell maps that may assist
hunters.
Nevada Shooting Range Directory
Names and locations of shooting ranges across the state to sharpen
your skills. Download
the directory PDF.
Big Game Data & Statistics
Looking for specific big game data? Check out our big
game data, information sheets and statistics.
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