Nevada pronghorn antelope hunting in unit group 043 - 046
Unit group 043 - 046 is NDOW's tag group for units 043, 044, 045 and 046 in Pershing and Humboldt counties: 1,802,860 acres, 65.6% public land, mostly BLM (1,161,004 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 257 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags here across 6 hunts; 242 hunters went afield and 173 were successful (71% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 13%: 160 tags for a demand of 1,221.
Data updated October 2026. Tags and harvest: NDOW hunt statistics, 2022 to 2025. Seasons: NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation with its January 2026 amendment. Land: BLM.
BLMNational wildlife refugeBureau of ReclamationMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 043 - 046Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 043, 044, 045, 046 |
|---|---|
| County | Pershing and Humboldt |
| NDOW region | Western Region |
| Size | 1,802,860 acres (2,817 square miles) |
| Public land | 65.6% (1,182,322 acres) |
| Horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags, 2025 | 257 issued, quota 257 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 173 of 242 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 13% (160 tags, demand 1,221) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 6% (20 tags, demand 310) |
| Resident horns-longer-than-ears antelope season, any legal weapon, 2026 | August 22 to September 7 |
| Towns in and near it | Winnemucca, Grass Valley, Humboldt River Ranch and Lovelock |
How many pronghorn antelope tags does NDOW issue in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
NDOW issued 257 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 043 - 046 in 2025, against a quota of 257. Every 2025 hunt in the group, as NDOW reports it:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Any legal weapon | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | 160 | 160 | 1,221 | 13% | 150 | 133 | 89% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | 55 | 55 | 63 | 87% | 51 | 11 | 22% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Muzzleloader | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 88% | 15 | 10 | 67% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | 20 | 20 | 310 | 6% | 20 | 17 | 85% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 33% | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Muzzleloader | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 9% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Demand is NDOW's count of tags awarded plus unsuccessful first-choice applicants. NDOW's draw rate is its quota divided by that demand; NDOW says it does not account for bonus points. Hunter success is successful hunters out of hunters afield.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
173 of 242 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 71% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 15% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer. The group year by year:
| Year | Hunts | Quota | Tags issued | Hunters afield | Successful hunters | Success, all hunts | Labels NDOW used for the group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 257 | 257 | 242 | 173 | 71% | 043 - 046 |
| 2024 | 6 | 216 | 216 | 205 | 152 | 74% | 043 - 046 |
| 2023 | 6 | 173 | 172 | 158 | 125 | 79% | 043 - 046 |
| 2022 | 6 | 172 | 174 | 155 | 129 | 83% | 043 - 046 |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook). Totals are NDOW's hunt rows added together; the success share is worked out from NDOW's own two figures. A year is shown only where NDOW published the group's hunts; NDOW sometimes splits a unit with a letter (108B, 144A) or a portion, and those labels are listed.
What other pronghorn antelope hunts cover these units?
NDOW's other 2025 pronghorn antelope hunts with exactly this unit group:
| Hunt | Residency | Weapon | Season | Quota | Tags issued | Demand | NDOW draw rate | Hunters afield | Successful | Hunter success |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Horns Shorter Than Ears | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 8 - Sep 24 | 20 | 20 | 1,579 | 1% | 19 | 18 | 95% |
| Junior Antelope Horns Shorter Than Ears | Resident | Any legal weapon | Sep 8 - Sep 24 | 50 | 50 | 228 | 22% | 43 | 37 | 86% |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 043, 044, 045 and 046 in 2026?
The 2026-2027 seasons NDOW's regulation sets for this unit group:
| Hunt number | Hunt | Weapon | Unit group as NDOW prints it | 2026-2027 season | 2025-2026 season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2151 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 043 - 046 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2251 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 043 - 046 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2171 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 043 - 046 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 |
| 2271 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 043 - 046 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 |
| 2161 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 043 - 046 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 |
| 2261 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 043 - 046 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 |
| 2181 | Resident Antelope - Horns shorter than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 043-046 | Sep 8 - Sep 24 | Sep 8 - Sep 24 |
| 2191 | Resident Junior Antelope - Horns shorter than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 043-046 | Sep 8 - Sep 24 | Sep 8 - Sep 24 |
Source: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026). * Changed or added by Amendment #2. NDOW can change a season during the year; check NDOW before you go.
How much public land is in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
65.6% of unit group 043 - 046 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 1,182,322 of 1,802,860 acres. The largest share is BLM, 1,161,004 acres or 64.4%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 1,161,004 | 64.4% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 21,318 | 1.2% |
| Military and Energy Department | 17,492 | 1% |
| Tribal land | 341 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside NDOW's unit boundaries from BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale), a generalized national map; the rest is private or not mapped. Military, Energy Department and tribal land are not counted as open to hunting (they are closed to the public or need the owner's permission).
The units in this group
| Unit | County | Square miles | Public land | Towns | Other species' pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 043 | Pershing, Churchill | 807 | 47.3% | Humboldt River Ranch and Unionville | Mule deer (043, 044, 046) |
| Unit 044 | Pershing | 994 | 63.9% | Grass Valley | Mule deer (043, 044, 046), Desert bighorn sheep (044, 182) |
| Unit 045 | Pershing | 400 | 95.1% | Winnemucca (25 mi) | Mule deer, Desert bighorn sheep |
| Unit 046 | Humboldt, Pershing | 616 | 73% | Winnemucca and Golconda | Mule deer (043, 044, 046) |
How do you get to units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
Highways through it: NV 400 (about 16 miles inside), NV 397 (about 11 miles inside), NV 394 (about 5 miles inside), NV 289 (about 3 miles inside) and US 40 (about 2 miles inside). Along its boundary: I-80 and US 95. Towns and places inside: Winnemucca, Grass Valley, Humboldt River Ranch, Golconda and Unionville. Nearby: Lovelock (on the line).
Which units border units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
8 hunt units touch the group. Their public land and their own pronghorn antelope group:
| Unit | Public land | Pronghorn antelope page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 041 | 77.8% | 041, 042 | Pershing, Churchill, Washoe |
| Unit 042 | 58.6% | 041, 042 | Pershing, Humboldt |
| Unit 051 | 71.3% | 051 | Humboldt |
| Unit 151 | 59.4% | 141, 143, 151 - 156 | Lander, Humboldt, Pershing |
| Unit 153 | 89.2% | 141, 143, 151 - 156 | Lander, Pershing |
| Unit 181 | 45.4% | 181 - 184 | Churchill, Mineral |
| Unit 182 | 82% | 181 - 184 | Churchill, Pershing |
| Unit 183 | 80.5% | 181 - 184 | Churchill, Lander, Pershing |
Questions hunters ask
How many pronghorn antelope tags are there in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
NDOW set a quota of 257 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 043 - 046 in 2025 and issued 257, across 6 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 216.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
In 2025, 173 of the 242 hunters NDOW counted afield took a pronghorn buck here, 71% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 15% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer.
How hard is it to draw a pronghorn antelope tag in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 13%: a quota of 160 against a demand of 1,221. For nonresidents it was 6% (20 tags, demand 310). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 043, 044, 045 and 046 in 2026?
For pronghorn bucks with horns longer than the ears, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident archery, August 1 to 14; resident muzzleloader, August 15 to 21; resident any legal weapon, August 22 to September 7; nonresident archery, August 1 to 14; nonresident muzzleloader, August 15 to 21; nonresident any legal weapon, August 22 to September 7.
How much public land is in units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
65.6% of the 1,802,860 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 1,161,004 acres.
What is the closest town to units 043, 044, 045 and 046?
Winnemucca, Grass Valley and Humboldt River Ranch are inside the group. Just outside: Lovelock (on the line).
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Where these numbers come from
- Tags, quota, demand, draw rate, hunters and success: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
- Seasons: NDOW Commission Regulation 25-07, 2026-2027 big game seasons, with Amendment #2 (January 2026).
- Public land: BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale). Unit boundaries: NDOW hunt units.
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Numbers are copied from NDOW or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.