NV Pronghorn Unit 042
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 3,624 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 042 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 042 spans 3,955–7,579 ft elevation across 806,941 acres in high-desert and mid-elevation pronghorn country. With 58% public land, access is reasonable, though you'll share road-reachable draws and water sources with other hunters. Scout aggressively early and plan to work away from main troughs and quad-accessible staging areas—bucks feed until mid-morning and retreat to rougher terrain; pressure them upslope or use wind to your advantage. Herd Quality & Trophy Potential The pronghorn population here supports consistent harvest opportunity. Pershing County's trophy record shows steady production over recent decades, with a..
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Archery, Horns Longer
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Muzzleloader, Horns Longer
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Rifle (Horns Longer) Early
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Horns Longer) Late
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Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| 2024 | Archery, Horns Longer | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 20 | 17 | 85.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Horns Longer | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Horns Longer | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 26 | 20 | 76.9% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 25 | 21 | 84.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Horns Longer | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Horns Longer | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Early | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Horns Longer) Late | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Horns Longer | 1 | 0 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 14, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader | Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 21, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle | Aug 22, 2026 — Sep 7, 2026 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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