Nevada pronghorn antelope hunting in unit group 203, 291
Unit group 203, 291 is NDOW's tag group for units 203 and 291 in Lyon and Douglas counties: 1,098,351 acres, 61.3% public land, mostly BLM (619,139 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 19 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags here across 3 hunts; 18 hunters went afield and 15 were successful (83% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 8%: 15 tags for a demand of 196.
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 landBureau of ReclamationMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 203, 291Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 203, 291 |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon and Douglas |
| NDOW region | Western Region |
| Size | 1,098,351 acres (1,716 square miles) |
| Public land | 61.3% (673,796 acres) |
| Horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags, 2025 | 19 issued, quota 19 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 15 of 18 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 8% (15 tags, demand 196) |
| Resident horns-longer-than-ears antelope season, any legal weapon, 2026 | August 22 to September 7 |
| Towns in and near it | Fernley, Yerington, Smith Valley, Fallon, Sparks and Reno |
How many pronghorn antelope tags does NDOW issue in units 203 and 291?
NDOW issued 19 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 203, 291 in 2025, against a quota of 19. 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 | 15 | 15 | 196 | 8% | 15 | 13 | 87% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 21 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 25% | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Muzzleloader | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40% | 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 203 and 291?
15 of 18 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 83% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 8% 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 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 83% | 203, 291 |
| 2024 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 203, 291 |
| 2023 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 58% | 203, 291 |
| 2022 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 60% | 203, 291 |
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 203 and 291 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 | 203, 291 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2171 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 203, 291 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 | Sep 25 - Oct 4 |
| 2161 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 203, 291 | 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 203 and 291?
61.3% of unit group 203, 291 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 673,796 of 1,098,351 acres. The largest share is BLM, 619,139 acres or 56.4%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 619,139 | 56.4% |
| Tribal land | 48,926 | 4.5% |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 32,998 | 3% |
| State land | 20,091 | 1.8% |
| Military and Energy Department | 3,797 | 0.3% |
| National forest | 1,568 | 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 203 | Lyon | 942 | 57.5% | Fernley, Yerington and Smith Valley | Black bear (192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291), Mule deer |
| Unit 291 | Douglas, Lyon, Carson City | 774 | 66.1% | Dayton, Johnson Lane and Topaz Ranch Estates | Black bear (192, 194 - 196, 201 - 204, 206, 291), Mule deer |
How do you get to units 203 and 291?
Highways through it: US 95 Alt (about 46 miles inside), NV 208 (about 17 miles inside), NV 339 (about 11 miles inside), US 50 (about 9 miles inside) and US 50 Alt (about 9 miles inside). Along its boundary: I-80, NV 829 and US 95. Towns and places inside: Fernley, Yerington, Smith Valley, Silver Springs, Dayton and Johnson Lane. Nearby: Fallon (16 miles), Sparks (21 miles) and Reno (24 miles).
Which units border units 203 and 291?
9 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 181 | 45.4% | 181 - 184 | Churchill, Mineral |
| Unit 192 | 36% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Douglas |
| Unit 194 | 52.7% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Washoe, Carson City, Douglas |
| Unit 195 | 22.5% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Storey, Lyon, Washoe |
| Unit 201 | 71.3% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Douglas, Lyon |
| Unit 202 | 75.4% | 202, 204 | Mineral, Lyon |
| Unit 204 | 95.7% | 202, 204 | Lyon, Mineral |
| Unit 205 | 59.9% | 205 - 208 | Mineral, Nye |
Questions hunters ask
How many pronghorn antelope tags are there in units 203 and 291?
NDOW set a quota of 19 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 203, 291 in 2025 and issued 19, across 3 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 12.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 203 and 291?
In 2025, 15 of the 18 hunters NDOW counted afield took a pronghorn buck here, 83% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 8% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer.
How hard is it to draw a pronghorn antelope tag in units 203 and 291?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 8%: a quota of 15 against a demand of 196. NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 203 and 291 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.
How much public land is in units 203 and 291?
61.3% of the 1,098,351 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 619,139 acres.
What is the closest town to units 203 and 291?
Fernley, Yerington and Smith Valley are inside the group. Just outside: Fallon (16 miles) and Sparks (21 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.
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.