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Hunt Unit 203
Nevada, United States
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About Hunt Unit 203
Hunt Unit 203 is a hunt unit in Nevada, United States, set by Nevada Department of Wildlife. It covers about 2,439 km² (942 mi²). Towns inside it include Fernley and Yerington.
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
- 203
- Area
- 2,439 km²
- Area (miles)
- 942 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,324 km² of public or protected land inside it, 54% 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 | 1,206 | 49% |
| Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) | 88 | 4% |
| Nevada State Parks | 17 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 7.0 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 04 Intermountain | 6.3 | under 1% |
| Fernley, City Of | 0.1 | under 1% |
| City of Yerington, NV | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Fernley, City Of & Fernley Fairgrounds | 0.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 |
| American black bear | Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026 | draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 5, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | antlered, non-residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 16, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlered, archery, non-residents, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 16, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | antlered, archery, residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Mar 20, 2027 to May 2, 2027 | bearded, residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Mar 27, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027 | bearded, residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 18, 2027 | bearded, residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 18, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 24, 2027 to May 2, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 24, 2027 to May 2, 2027 | bearded, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Hunt Unit 041
- Hunt Unit 181
- Hunt Unit 195
- Hunt Unit 201
- Hunt Unit 202
- Hunt Unit 204
- Hunt Unit 205
- Hunt Unit 291
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Hunt Unit 203
- 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 203?
About 2,439 km² (942 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Nevada Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Hunt Unit 203?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,324 km² of public or protected land, 54% 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 203?
This page lists 13 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 203?
In the same unit system: Hunt Unit 041, Hunt Unit 181, Hunt Unit 195, Hunt Unit 201, Hunt Unit 202, Hunt Unit 204, Hunt Unit 205 and Hunt Unit 291.
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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.