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Hunt Unit 021
Nevada, United States
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About Hunt Unit 021
Hunt Unit 021 is a hunt unit in Nevada, United States, set by Nevada Department of Wildlife. It covers about 1,131 km² (437 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Sparks, about 2.6 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Nevada Department of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 021
- Area
- 1,131 km²
- Area (miles)
- 437 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 656 km² of public or protected land inside it, 58% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 641 | 57% |
| Washoe County | 8.3 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 4.3 | under 1% |
| Wahoe County | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Reno | 0.5 | under 1% |
| County Land | 0.5 | under 1% |
| City Land | 0.2 | under 1% |
| WASHOE COUNTY | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.4 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Nevada Department of Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar (mountain lion) | Mar 1, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
| Mule deer | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered, archery, non-residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered, archery, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 | antlered, archery, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, non-residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlered, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlered, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlered, non-residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt Unit 021
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Hunt Unit 021?
About 1,131 km² (437 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nevada Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt Unit 021?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 656 km² of public or protected land, 58% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Hunt Unit 021?
This page lists 10 seasons a person has checked against Nevada Department of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Hunt Unit 021?
In the same unit system: Hunt Unit 015, Hunt Unit 022, Hunt Unit 194, Hunt Unit 195 and Hunt Unit 196.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Nevada Department of Wildlife. Licence: Nevada Department of Wildlife (public information, "available for download without restrictions"; no warranty). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Nevada Department of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.