At a Glance
557Square Miles
24.2%Public Land
4,200 - 7,864Elevation Range
Mostly private land, this unit includes part of Reno/Sparks. Mule deer hunters must hike to reach some parts of the Virginia Range, but can drive to most public land. Desert bighorn sheep recently were introduced here but are not hunted.
Quick Tips
- Cell phone service almost anywhere
- No shooting within 5,000 feet of buildings
- Washoe Lake has catfish, wipers, Sacramento perch and white bass
- Duck hunting at Washoe Lake
- County sheriff's website shows where shooting is prohibited

