Nevada pronghorn antelope hunting in unit group 078, 105 - 107, 121
Unit group 078, 105 - 107, 121 is NDOW's tag group for units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121 in Elko and White Pine counties: 2,517,976 acres, 88.5% public land, mostly BLM (2,227,911 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 42 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags here across 6 hunts; 40 hunters went afield and 35 were successful (88% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 6%: 30 tags for a demand of 511.
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 forestNational wildlife refugeState landMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 078, 105 - 107, 121Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 078, 105, 106, 107, 121 |
|---|---|
| County | Elko and White Pine |
| NDOW region | Eastern Region |
| Size | 2,517,976 acres (3,934 square miles) |
| Public land | 88.5% (2,227,911 acres) |
| Horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags, 2025 | 42 issued, quota 42 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 35 of 40 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 6% (30 tags, demand 511) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 2% (3 tags, demand 138) |
| Resident horns-longer-than-ears antelope season, any legal weapon, 2026 | August 22 to September 7 |
| Towns in and near it | Ely, West Wendover and Wells |
How many pronghorn antelope tags does NDOW issue in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
NDOW issued 42 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 078, 105 - 107, 121 in 2025, against a quota of 42. 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 | 30 | 30 | 511 | 6% | 29 | 25 | 86% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 21 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 56% | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Muzzleloader | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | 3 | 3 | 138 | 2% | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 21 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Muzzleloader | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 8% | 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 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
35 of 40 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 88% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 33% 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 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 88% | 078, 105 - 107, 121 |
| 2024 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 74% | 078, 105 - 107, 121 |
| 2023 | 6 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 93% | 078, 105 - 107, 121 |
| 2022 | 6 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 86% | 078, 105 - 107, 121 |
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.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121 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 | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2251 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2171 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 |
| 2271 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 |
| 2161 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Aug 1 - Aug 21 | Aug 1 - Aug 21 |
| 2261 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 078, 105 - 107, 121 | Aug 1 - Aug 21 | Aug 1 - Aug 21 |
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 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
88.5% of unit group 078, 105 - 107, 121 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 2,227,911 of 2,517,976 acres. The largest share is BLM, 2,227,911 acres or 88.5%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 2,227,911 | 88.5% |
| Military and Energy Department | 15,187 | 0.6% |
| Tribal land | 2,382 | 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 078 | Elko | 341 | 66.3% | Wells (13 mi) | Mule deer (071 - 079, 091), Elk (078, 105 - 107, 109) |
| Unit 105 | Elko | 726 | 88.8% | Wells (15 mi) | Mule deer (101 - 109), Elk (078, 105 - 107, 109) |
| Unit 106 | Elko | 1,444 | 95.6% | West Wendover | Mule deer (101 - 109), Elk (078, 105 - 107, 109) |
| Unit 107 | Elko | 164 | 47.3% | Wells (on the line) | Mule deer (101 - 109), Elk (078, 105 - 107, 109) |
| Unit 121 | White Pine, Elko | 1,260 | 91.5% | Ely | Mule deer, Elk (104, 108, 121) |
How do you get to units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
Highways through it: US 93 Alt (about 53 miles inside), US 93 (about 31 miles inside), NV 489 (about 19 miles inside) and NV 13 (about 4 miles inside). Along its boundary: I-80, US 50 and NV 24. Towns and places inside: Ely and West Wendover. Nearby: Wells (on the line).
Which units border units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
11 hunt units touch the group. Their public land and their own pronghorn antelope group:
| Unit | Public land | Pronghorn antelope page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 075 | 58.8% | 072, 074 - 075 | Elko |
| Unit 077 | 53.8% | 076, 077, 079, 081, 091 | Elko |
| Unit 079 | 56.7% | 076, 077, 079, 081, 091 | Elko |
| Unit 091 | 67.9% | 076, 077, 079, 081, 091 | Elko |
| Unit 101 | 32.1% | 101 - 104, 108 - 109, 144 | Elko |
| Unit 104 | 99.3% | 101 - 104, 108 - 109, 144 | White Pine, Elko |
| Unit 109 | 98.9% | 101 - 104, 108 - 109, 144 | Elko |
| Unit 111 | 90.5% | 111 - 114 | White Pine |
| Unit 112 | 99.1% | 111 - 114 | White Pine |
| Unit 113 | 81.7% | 111 - 114 | White Pine |
| Unit 131 | 97% | 131, 145, 163 - 164 | White Pine, Nye |
Questions hunters ask
How many pronghorn antelope tags are there in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
NDOW set a quota of 42 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 078, 105 - 107, 121 in 2025 and issued 42, across 6 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 30.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
In 2025, 35 of the 40 hunters NDOW counted afield took a pronghorn buck here, 88% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 33% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer.
How hard is it to draw a pronghorn antelope tag in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 6%: a quota of 30 against a demand of 511. For nonresidents it was 2% (3 tags, demand 138). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121 in 2026?
For pronghorn bucks with horns longer than the ears, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident archery, August 1 to 21; resident any legal weapon, August 22 to September 7; resident muzzleloader, September 25 to October 4; nonresident archery, August 1 to 21; nonresident any legal weapon, August 22 to September 7; nonresident muzzleloader, September 25 to October 4.
How much public land is in units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
88.5% of the 2,517,976 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 2,227,911 acres.
What is the closest town to units 078, 105, 106, 107 and 121?
Ely and West Wendover are inside the group. Just outside: Wells (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.