Unit 112, Nevada

The Antelope Range forms the unit backbone, with the highest point at Baldy Peak (~9,300 ft) and basin-floor elevations around 5,700 ft. The central portions of the range are steep and rugged; the flanks and surrounding areas transition to gentle slopes, rolling hills, swales, and open benches. Antelope Valley and portions of Spring Valley border the unit. Water sources are scattered and mostly occur above 6,500 ft; three wildlife water developments are present in the Rock Spring Pass to Chin Creek area.

The unit is approximately 99% public land managed primarily by the BLM Ely District Office (3900 Idaho Street, Ely, NV 89801). Access is good overall with numerous highways and county roads throughout the unit. High-clearance vehicles and extra spare tires are recommended; summer thunderstorms and fall/winter snowstorms can alter road conditions significantly. No designated Wilderness falls within unit 112 itself; the High Schells Wilderness and Becky Peak Wilderness (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest) lie in adjacent units. Vehicles and mechanized equipment, including wheeled game carriers, are prohibited in those Wilderness Areas. Private land generally does not restrict access within unit 112, though hunters must obtain permission before crossing any private property. Supplies and lodging are available in Ely (south), McGill (southwest), and Wells (north).

Sagebrush (big sagebrush, black sagebrush) dominates the lower elevations and valley floors. Pinyon pine and Utah juniper woodlands cover mid-elevation slopes. Mountain mahogany patches appear at higher elevations, with limber pine and bristlecone pine on ridges and peaks. Quaking aspen is present but scarce. Post-fire areas support perennial bunchgrasses and forbs, though cheatgrass invasion has occurred in some burn scars. Riparian corridors along North Creek and other drainages provide additional structure.

Mule deer are present throughout the unit, using sagebrush shrublands and pinyon-juniper in fall and winter. Rocky Mountain elk are distributed across the unit, with the highest densities on the north end of the Antelope Range. Year-round elk use areas include North Creek, Lookout Spring, Sharp Creek, and Stockade Spring. The area from Rock Spring Pass to Chin Creek holds scattered elk, with isolated springs and wildlife water developments providing good hunting opportunity, especially early season. Thousands of acres of habitat improvement projects and numerous wildfires have benefited elk populations. Pronghorn are present in smaller numbers, utilizing open valley floors of Antelope Valley and Spring Valley. Mountain lion inhabit the range year-round. The unit historically supports sage grouse in sagebrush habitats and chukar on rocky slopes.

1. All elk and mule deer tags are issued for combined unit groups, not unit 112 alone (elk: 111-115 antlered; 111-112 spike/antlerless; deer: 111-113). 2. Elk archery antlered resident quota is 30 (not 34) per 2023 harvest data and eRegs; 2026 eRegs shows 34 combined res+NR for archery. 3. Elk muzzleloader antlered resident quota is 27 per 2023 data; 2026 eRegs shows same. 4. The 75% early-rifle success rate and 41 harvested are 2023 actuals for the full 111-115 group. 5. High Schells Wilderness and Becky Peak Wilderness are in adjacent units — NOT within unit 112 boundaries; mechanized equipment is prohibited in those areas per NDOW. 6. Pronghorn unit-specific data not confirmed from public NDOW sources. 7. Specific county road numbers (CR 31, 32, 33, 34) cited in the draft were not confirmed in NDOW sources and have been removed. 8. Public land figure of 99% sourced from GoHunt (stated 99.2%).