NV Pronghorn Unit 071

# NV 071 Pronghorn — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 071 spans 4,789–9,894 ft elevation across high-elevation sagebrush and mixed terrain with 81% public land, providing solid hunting access and diverse habitat. The wide elevation band suggests pronghorn ranging from lower desert flats to higher benches. ## Herd & Trophy Potential Elko County, which fully overlaps this unit, has produced 67 record-book pronghorn entries since 1988, averaging 83.3 (highest 89.0). Recent years show sustained quality: 2020s averaged 84.0, with four entries at 86.8–87.8 in 2024 alone. These are exceptional trophy animals—any buck scoring 82+ is book-class and represents...