Nevada Unit 271 Unit Profile - 1 Hunter is talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Nevada Unit 271
Updated Jul 8, 2026
At a Glance
887Square Miles
95.8%Public Land
2,000 - 7,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Buy a guzzler atlas
Bring a shotgun for hunting quail and rabbits
Sit over water in dry, hot weather
Avoid dehydration and heat-related medical problems
Put sturdy tires on your truck
On the fringe of the arid Mojave Desert northwest of Mesquite, this unit contains the Mormon Mountains and a few small mountain ranges that have enough water and habitat to support mule deer and desert bighorn sheep.
Small herds of mule deer live on higher mountains and hills. A good population of desert bighorn sheep also live here, mostly near jagged cliffs and sandstone ridges. Deer numbers are low, and high quality bucks are rare. Finding a water source is a key to success.
