Bruneau Wildlife Management Area: hunting rules and map
Bruneau Wildlife Management Area is 4,771 acres in Elko County, managed by NDOW in its Eastern Region and inside hunt units 071 and 061. NDOW lists hunting on the area, with this rule first: all standard Nevada State hunting regulations apply while hunting on the WMA.
Data updated October 2026. Area rules: NDOW's public land page, read 2026-10-18. Boundary and acres: NDOW GIS. Land around it: BLM.
BLMNational forestState landTribal landBruneau WMAHunt unit lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 4,771 acres (NDOW legal acres); NDOW's area page gives 3,568 |
|---|---|
| County | Elko County |
| NDOW region | Eastern Region |
| Hunt units | 071, 061 |
| Status in NDOW's map | Designated; Managed for sport fishing |
| Camping | Permitted, however, camping is not permitted in any building or other structure located within the WMA |
| Nearest towns | Mountain City (12 mi) and Owyhee (23 mi) |
What is Bruneau WMA?
Located at Nevada’s northeastern border, the Bruneau River Wildlife Management Area (BRWMA) encompasses some of the state’s most wild and remote landscapes. The BRWMA contains 3,568 acres along the main stem of the Bruneau River and encompasses many important tributaries.
In NDOW's words, from NDOW's public land page.
What are the rules on Bruneau WMA?
| Topic | NDOW's rule |
|---|---|
| Hunting | All standard Nevada State hunting regulations apply while hunting on the WMA. |
| Camping | Permitted, however, camping is not permitted in any building or other structure located within the WMA |
| Campfires | Permitted |
| Trespass and travel | No restrictions |
| Boats | No restrictions |
| Bodies of water | Various streams |
Source: NDOW, Your Public Land. Big game seasons on the area follow the hunt unit's regulations.
Which big game unit groups take in Bruneau WMA?
NDOW draws big game tags by unit group. The groups that include units 071 and 061, with NDOW's 2025 figures for the whole group, not the WMA alone:
| Species and group | Tags issued, 2025 | Successful hunters, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pronghorn antelope, 061, 062, 064, 071, 073 | 297 | 205 |
| Mule deer, 061, 062, 064, 066 - 068 | 1,549 | 556 |
| Mule deer, 071 - 079, 091 | 1,436 | 626 |
| Elk, 061, 071 | 59 | 21 |
| Moose, 061, 062, 064, 066 - 068, 071 - 077, 081, 101 - 103 | 2 | 2 |
Source: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
What land surrounds Bruneau WMA?
Inside the WMA boundary, BLM's surface management map shows BLM 55 acres and national forest 23 acres. NDOW's WMA map records its status as designated (Managed for sport fishing). Nearest towns: Mountain City (12 miles) and Owyhee (23 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Bruneau WMA?
Yes. NDOW's rule for hunting on the area: All standard Nevada State hunting regulations apply while hunting on the WMA.
Can you camp on Bruneau WMA?
NDOW lists camping as: Permitted, however, camping is not permitted in any building or other structure located within the WMA
Which hunt unit is Bruneau WMA in?
By NDOW's boundaries: unit 071 (2,831 acres) and unit 061 (740 acres).
Where is Bruneau WMA?
Located at Nevada’s northeastern border, the Bruneau River Wildlife Management Area (BRWMA) encompasses some of the state’s most wild and remote landscapes. The nearest town by the census map is Mountain City, 12 miles away.
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Where these facts come from
- Description and rules: NDOW, Your Public Land.
- Boundary, acres and status: NDOW wildlife management areas. Surrounding land: BLM Surface Management Agency map (national, limited scale).
- Unit group figures: NDOW Big Game Hunt Statistics (2022 to 2025; 2025 from NDOW's 2025 hunt data workbook).
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Nevada hunting Eastern Region Pronghorn antelope 061, 062, 064, 071, 073 Mule deer 061, 062, 064, 066 - 068 Mule deer 071 - 079, 091 Elk 061, 071 Moose 061, 062, 064, 066 - 068, 071 - 077, 081, 101 - 103