Nevada pronghorn antelope hunting in unit group 221 - 223, 241
Unit group 221 - 223, 241 is NDOW's tag group for units 221, 222, 223 and 241 in Lincoln and White Pine counties: 2,491,287 acres, 97.8% public land, mostly BLM (2,392,508 acres), measured from BLM's surface management map. In 2025, NDOW issued 47 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags here across 4 hunts; 43 hunters went afield and 33 were successful (77% of those who hunted, worked out from NDOW's two figures). NDOW's draw rate for the resident any-legal-weapon hunt was 4%: 30 tags for a demand of 798.
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 landNational Park ServiceMilitary and Energy DepartmentTribal landUnit group 221 - 223, 241Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Units | 221, 222, 223, 241 |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln and White Pine |
| NDOW region | Southern Region |
| Size | 2,491,287 acres (3,893 square miles) |
| Public land | 97.8% (2,436,071 acres) |
| Horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags, 2025 | 47 issued, quota 47 |
| Successful hunters, 2025 | 33 of 43 afield |
| Resident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 4% (30 tags, demand 798) |
| Nonresident any-legal-weapon draw rate, 2025 (NDOW) | 2% (3 tags, demand 129) |
| Resident horns-longer-than-ears antelope season, any legal weapon, 2026 | August 22 to September 7 |
| Towns in and near it | Hiko, Bennett Springs, Caliente and Ely |
How many pronghorn antelope tags does NDOW issue in units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
NDOW issued 47 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 221 - 223, 241 in 2025, against a quota of 47. 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 | 798 | 4% | 29 | 23 | 79% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Archery | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 22% | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Resident | Muzzleloader | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 56% | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears | Nonresident | Any legal weapon | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | 3 | 3 | 129 | 2% | 3 | 2 | 67% |
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 221, 222, 223 and 241?
33 of 43 hunters afield were successful in 2025, 77% across the group's hunts. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 13% 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 | 4 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 33 | 77% | 221 - 223, 241 |
| 2024 | 4 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 33 | 80% | 221 - 223, 241 |
| 2023 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 83% | 221 - 223, 241 |
| 2022 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 71% | 221 - 223, 241 |
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 221, 222, 223 and 241 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 | 221 - 223, 241 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2251 | Nonresident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Any Legal Weapon | 221 - 223, 241 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 | Aug 22 - Sep 7 |
| 2171 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Muzzleloader | 221 - 223, 241 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 | Aug 15 - Aug 21 |
| 2161 | Resident Antelope - Horns longer than ears | Archery | 221 - 223, 241 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 | Aug 1 - Aug 14 |
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 221, 222, 223 and 241?
97.8% of unit group 221 - 223, 241 is public land open to hunting under its manager's rules: 2,436,071 of 2,491,287 acres. The largest share is BLM, 2,392,508 acres or 96%.
| Manager | Acres | Share |
|---|---|---|
| BLM | 2,392,508 | 96% |
| National forest | 40,571 | 1.6% |
| Tribal land | 2,568 | 0.1% |
| State land | 2,332 | 0.1% |
| National wildlife refuge | 660 | 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 221 | White Pine, Lincoln, Nye | 766 | 95.7% | Ely (2 mi) | Mule deer (221 - 223), Desert bighorn sheep (221, 223), Elk (221 - 223) |
| Unit 222 | Lincoln, White Pine | 937 | 98.3% | Ely (6 mi) | Mule deer (221 - 223), Elk (221 - 223) |
| Unit 223 | Lincoln | 1,128 | 97.3% | Hiko and Bennett Springs | Mule deer (221 - 223), Desert bighorn sheep (221, 223), Elk (221 - 223) |
| Unit 241 | Lincoln | 1,062 | 99.3% | Caliente (3 mi) | Mule deer (241 - 245), Desert bighorn sheep, Elk (241, 242) |
How do you get to units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
Highways through it: US 93 (about 42 miles inside), NV 38 (about 13 miles inside), NV 320 (about 10 miles inside) and NV 321 (about 4 miles inside). Along its boundary: NV 318, US 6, NV 7 and US 50. Towns and places inside: Hiko and Bennett Springs. Nearby: Caliente (on the line) and Ely (2 miles).
Which units border units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
10 hunt units touch the group. Their public land and their own pronghorn antelope group:
| Unit | Public land | Pronghorn antelope page | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 111 | 90.5% | 111 - 114 | White Pine |
| Unit 115 | 93.6% | 115, 231, 242 | White Pine |
| Unit 131 | 97% | 131, 145, 163 - 164 | White Pine, Nye |
| Unit 132 | 97.4% | 132 - 134, 245 | Nye, Lincoln, White Pine |
| Unit 133 | 98.3% | 132 - 134, 245 | Lincoln, Nye |
| Unit 231 | 96.5% | 115, 231, 242 | Lincoln |
| Unit 242 | 97.3% | 115, 231, 242 | Lincoln |
| Unit 243 | 90.3% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Lincoln, Clark |
| Unit 245 | 95.9% | 132 - 134, 245 | Lincoln |
| Unit 283 | 99.4% | No pronghorn antelope group page | Lincoln, Clark |
Questions hunters ask
How many pronghorn antelope tags are there in units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
NDOW set a quota of 47 horns-longer-than-ears antelope tags for unit group 221 - 223, 241 in 2025 and issued 47, across 4 hunts by residency, weapon and season. In 2024 it issued 42.
What is hunter success for pronghorn antelope in units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
In 2025, 33 of the 43 hunters NDOW counted afield took a pronghorn buck here, 77% across every hunt in the group. For the resident any legal weapon hunt (Aug 22 - Sep 7), NDOW reports 13% of the harvest were bucks with horns 15 inches or longer.
How hard is it to draw a pronghorn antelope tag in units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
NDOW's draw rate for the 2025 resident any-legal-weapon hunt here was 4%: a quota of 30 against a demand of 798. For nonresidents it was 2% (3 tags, demand 129). NDOW describes the draw rate as quota divided by demand; it does not account for bonus points.
When is pronghorn antelope season in units 221, 222, 223 and 241 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 any legal weapon, August 22 to September 7.
How much public land is in units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
97.8% of the 2,491,287 acres, measured from BLM's surface management map; the largest share is BLM, 2,392,508 acres.
What is the closest town to units 221, 222, 223 and 241?
Hiko and Bennett Springs are inside the group. Just outside: Caliente (on the line) and Ely (2 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.
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