Nevada pronghorn antelope hunting in unit group 202, 204
Unit group 202, 204 is NDOW's tag group for units 202 and 204 in Mineral and Lyon counties: 857,895 acres, 82.2% public land, mostly national forest (426,116 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 10 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags here across 3 hunts; 9 hunters went afield and 7 were successful (78% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 5%: 8 tags for a demand of 153.
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 forestState landMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 202, 204Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 202, 204 |
|---|---|
| County | Mineral and Lyon |
| NDOW region | Western Region |
| Size | 857,895 acres (1,340 square miles) |
| Public land | 82.2% (705,075 acres) |
| Horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags, 2025 | 10 issued, quota 10 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 7 of 9 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 5% (8 tags, demand 153) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 2% (1 tag, demand 46) |
| Resident horns-longer-than-ears antelope season, any legal weapon, 2026 | October 15 to 30 |
| Towns in and near it | Schurz, Hawthorne, Walker Lake and Yerington |
How many pronghorn antelope tags does NDOW issue in units 202 and 204?
NDOW issued 10 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 202, 204 in 2025, against a quota of 10. 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 | Oct 15 - Oct 30 | 8 | 8 | 153 | 5% | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Muzzleloader | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Oct 15 - Oct 30 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 2% | 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 202 and 204?
7 of 9 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 78% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Oct 15 - Oct 30), NDOW reports 0% 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 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 202, 204 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 70% | 202, 204 |
| 2023 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 60% | 202, 204 |
| 2022 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 44% | 202, 204 |
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 202 and 204 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 | 202, 204 | Oct 15 - Oct 30 | Oct 15 - Oct 30 |
| 2251 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 202, 204 | Oct 15 - Oct 30 | Oct 15 - Oct 30 |
| 2171 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 202, 204 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | Aug 15 - 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 202 and 204?
82.2% of unit group 202, 204 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 705,075 of 857,895 acres. The largest share is national forest, 426,116 acres or 49.7%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 426,116 | 49.7% |
| BLM | 278,707 | 32.5% |
| Military and Energy Department | 54,464 | 6.3% |
| Tribal land | 47,429 | 5.5% |
| State land | 252 | 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 202 | Mineral, Lyon | 892 | 75.4% | Schurz, Hawthorne and Walker Lake | Black bear (192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291), Mule deer (202, 205 - 208), Desert bighorn sheep |
| Unit 204 | Lyon, Mineral | 448 | 95.7% | Yerington (8 mi) | Black bear (192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291), Mule deer (201, 204), Desert bighorn sheep |
How do you get to units 202 and 204?
Highways through it: US 95 Alt (about 12 miles inside) and NV 3 (about 12 miles inside). Along its boundary: US 95, NV 359, NV 338 and NV 208. Towns and places inside: Schurz, Hawthorne and Walker Lake. Nearby: Yerington (5 miles).
Which units border units 202 and 204?
4 hunt units touch the group. Their public land and their own pronghorn antelope group:
| Unit | Public land | Pronghorn antelope page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 201 | 71.3% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Douglas, Lyon |
| Unit 203 | 57.5% | 203, 291 | Lyon |
| Unit 205 | 59.9% | 205 - 208 | Mineral, Nye |
| Unit 206 | 89.9% | 205 - 208 | Mineral |
Questions hunters ask
How many pronghorn antelope tags are there in units 202 and 204?
NDOW set a quota of 10 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 202, 204 in 2025 and issued 10, across 3 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 10.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 202 and 204?
In 2025, 7 of the 9 hunters NDOW counted afield took a pronghorn buck here, 78% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Oct 15 - Oct 30), NDOW reports 0% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer.
How hard is it to draw a pronghorn antelope tag in units 202 and 204?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 5%: a quota of 8 against a demand of 153. For nonresidents it was 2% (1 tag, demand 46). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 202 and 204 in 2026?
For pronghorn bucks with horns longer than the ears, NDOW's 2026-2027 regulation sets: resident muzzleloader, August 15 to 21; resident any legal weapon, October 15 to 30; nonresident any legal weapon, October 15 to 30.
How much public land is in units 202 and 204?
82.2% of the 857,895 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is national forest, 426,116 acres.
What is the closest town to units 202 and 204?
Schurz, Hawthorne and Walker Lake are inside the group. Just outside: Yerington (5 miles).
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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.
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