Nevada Unit 064 Pronghorn Antelope Hunting Guide

Nevada Unit 064 has quietly built a reputation among pronghorn hunters as one of the more consistent producers in the state, and the harvest numbers back it up. For hunters trying to decide whether to spend precious application points or fees chasing a tag here, this unit deserves a serious look. Spanning 314,689 acres with elevations ranging from 4,904 to 8,752 feet, Unit 064 offers the classic Nevada pronghorn mix of open sagebrush flats, rolling foothills, and higher-elevation benches that push antelope into predictable feeding and bedding patterns.

With 52% of the unit in public ownership and zero wilderness acreage, Unit 064 is accessible to DIY hunters without the guide requirements or foot-travel restrictions that come with wilderness-designated ground elsewhere in the West. That combination of open access and strong recent harvest success makes this a unit worth understanding in detail before committing an application.

HuntPilot Analysis

The headline number for Unit 064 is harvest success, and it's hard to argue with the trend. In 2025, 523 hunters harvested 426 pronghorn for an 81% success rate. In 2024, 499 hunters put 408 animals on the ground for 82% success. In 2023, a smaller pool of 363 hunters posted the best mark of the three years at 86% success with 311 harvested. That's three consecutive years of success rates above 80%, which is an exceptional and consistent number for any pronghorn unit anywhere in the West.

What's notable is that hunter numbers have climbed each year — from 363 in 2023 to 499 in 2024 to 523 in 2025 — while success rates have stayed remarkably stable in the low-to-mid 80s. That tells hunters two things: the herd is healthy enough to absorb more pressure without success rates collapsing, and tag quotas have likely been adjusted to match available hunting opportunity rather than overextending the resource.

On the tag quota side, hunters need to pay attention to specific hunt types. The ALW-Antelope Horns Shorter Than Ears hunt saw a steep cut from 230 tags in 2024 down to just 70 in 2025 — a 70% reduction. The ALW-Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears hunt saw a smaller trim, from 201 to 190 tags (a 5% cut). The AR-Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears hunt held steady at 60 tags in both years, and the M-Antelope Horns Longer Than Ears hunt dropped from 20 to 15 tags, a 25% cut. These are meaningful swings, and hunters should treat each hunt type independently rather than assuming quota stability across the board.

Combined with a qualitative trophy assessment, the counties overlapping Unit 064 carry a strong history of trophy-class pronghorn production. That doesn't guarantee a record-book buck on any given hunt, but it does mean hunters pursuing quality horns here are hunting in country with a real trophy pedigree, not just a management area pumping out tags for meat hunters.

Given the high success rates, the healthy public land base, and the trophy history in the surrounding counties, Unit 064 is worth applying for — particularly for hunters who want a realistic shot at both filling a tag and finding a quality buck. The main caveat is the sharp quota cut on the ALW-Antelope Horns Shorter Than Ears hunt, which means hunters targeting that specific hunt type should expect a tighter draw than in prior years.

Access & Terrain

Unit 064 spans a wide elevation band from 4,904 feet up to 8,752 feet, which gives hunters a mix of terrain types to work with depending on the time of the hunt and where pronghorn are concentrated. Lower elevations typically hold the classic open sagebrush flats that pronghorn favor for feeding and bedding, while the unit's higher benches and foothill country near 8,752 feet offer options for hunters willing to glass from elevated vantage points and work into rougher ground.

At 52% public land, more than half the unit is open to hunters without needing landowner permission, though the remaining 48% is private, so hunters should not assume unrestricted access everywhere — mapping out land boundaries before the season is essential. With 0% wilderness designation, there are no motorized-access restrictions tied to wilderness status in this unit, which makes scouting and access logistically simpler than in units with significant wilderness acreage.

Forum discussion consistently emphasizes a theme that applies well to Unit 064: getting away from roads and hunting pressure tends to put hunters into better bucks. That general access pattern — open country near roads holding more hunters, and pockets farther off the beaten path holding better and less-pressured animals — is a common and reliable dynamic in Nevada pronghorn units and is worth keeping in mind when planning where to focus scouting time. Hunters can use HuntPilot's public land mapping tools to identify where that 52% public ownership is concentrated and plan routes into less-pressured pockets accordingly.

Harvest Success Rates

Unit 064's harvest data over the last three years shows some of the strongest and most consistent success rates a pronghorn hunter will find:

• 2025: 523 hunters, 426 harvested, 81% success
• 2024: 499 hunters, 408 harvested, 82% success
• 2023: 363 hunters, 311 harvested, 86% success

An 80%+ success rate three years running, even as hunter participation grew by more than 40% from 2023 to 2025, is a strong indicator of a healthy, huntable pronghorn population and well-managed tag quotas. Hunters drawing a tag in Unit 064 can reasonably expect good odds of filling that tag, which is not something every Western pronghorn unit can claim.

Trophy Quality

Trophy data for Unit 064 points to a strong trophy potential based on the counties overlapping the unit carrying a solid history of trophy-class pronghorn entries. This is meaningful context for hunters who are not just looking to fill a tag but want a genuine shot at a quality buck with above-average horn length and mass.

It's worth noting that trophy records are logged at the county level and are shared across all units within those counties, so this trophy history reflects the broader area rather than being an exact measure of animals taken inside Unit 064's boundaries alone. Still, hunting in a county with a demonstrated trophy track record is a meaningful data point when deciding where to spend an application. Forum commentary echoes this general sentiment for Nevada pronghorn hunting broadly — quality bucks show up across many units, and success often comes down to scouting effort and willingness to get into less-pressured terrain rather than relying purely on unit reputation.

How to Apply

The fee structure differs significantly by residency:

Hunters interested in year-specific draw odds for Unit 064 should check HuntPilot's Nevada state page at /states/nv, which tracks current application windows and historical draw data as they're published.

Application dates and fees change every draw cycle. For the current deadlines, fees, and draw odds, see HuntPilot's Nevada page at /states/nv.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Nevada Unit 064?

Unit 064 covers 314,689 acres with elevations ranging from 4,904 to 8,752 feet, giving hunters a mix of lower sagebrush flats typical of pronghorn country and higher foothill and bench terrain at the unit's upper elevations. There is no wilderness acreage in the unit, so access is not restricted by wilderness travel rules, and roads reach into much of the huntable ground. Hunters looking for solitude should plan to move away from easily accessed areas, since forum reports consistently note that pressure concentrates near roads.

What is harvest success like in Unit 064?

Harvest success has been strong and consistent, with 81% success in 2025, 82% in 2024, and 86% in 2023. Hunter numbers grew substantially over that period — from 363 in 2023 to 523 in 2025 — without success rates dropping meaningfully, which suggests a well-managed herd and appropriate tag quotas relative to the population.

How big are the pronghorn in Unit 064?

Trophy data indicates the counties overlapping Unit 064 have a strong trophy history, meaning quality bucks with above-average horn length have come from this broader area. Because trophy records are tracked by county rather than by unit, this history reflects the region rather than confirming specific animals taken within Unit 064's exact boundaries, but it's a positive signal for hunters targeting a trophy-class buck.

Is Unit 064 worth applying for?

Based on the available data, yes. Three straight years of 80%+ harvest success, a public land base covering just over half the unit, no wilderness-access complications, and a strong regional trophy history combine to make Unit 064 a solid choice for both first-time pronghorn applicants and experienced hunters cashing in points. Hunters should note the steep cut to the ALW-Antelope Horns Shorter Than Ears quota heading into 2025, which may affect draw competitiveness for that specific hunt type going forward.

Does Unit 064 require a guide for nonresident hunters?

No. Nevada does not impose Wyoming-style wilderness guide requirements, and Unit 064 has 0% wilderness acreage regardless. Nonresident hunters are free to hunt this unit DIY without hiring an outfitter, provided they hold the required Nevada hunting license before applying.