Best Maps for 194, 196

NMPaul · May 26, 2018

Got lucky and drew this late mule deer hunt in November. First tag ever in NV after almost 20 years of applying.

I understand that weather really helps the hunt. And I understand that there are lots of private land issues.

I want to buy a paper map now that has public/private as well as topography and roads.

I have been disappointed by Mytopo.com to many times to order another map from them.

Does anyone know if NatGeo does a map for this area?? They are some of the best maps I have used for out of state hunts, but, they are spotty on areas they cover.

I have a brother that lives in Susanville CA, so I may spend some time with him

Also, I know this is a rut hunt, but, would it be worth going early in the hunt and back packing into some remote areas?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Killcarp2 · May 26, 2018

There is not as much private land in this unit as people make it out to sound like, access is not an issue. I have been in this unit throughout the season and seen deer. The rut typically doesn't start until about November 20th or so. Weather can certainly be a factor but the good bucks will stay up high even with feet of snow on the ground it takes a lot to move them. They typically move down chasing does before the weather pushes them. As far as a map, I would suggest buying one from the national forest service, that area is not blm. Other than that I would know which maps are best to buy. Congrats on your draw this is a great area hold out for a big one.

NMPaul · May 26, 2018

>There is not as much private
>land in this unit as
>people make it out to
>sound like, access is not
>an issue. I have
>been in this unit throughout
>the season and seen deer.
> The rut typically doesn't
>start until about November 20th
>or so. Weather can
>certainly be a factor but
>the good bucks will stay
>up high even with feet
>of snow on the ground
>it takes a lot to
>move them. They typically
>move down chasing does before
>the weather pushes them.
>As far as a map,
> I would suggest buying
>one from the national forest
>service, that area is not
>blm. Other than that
>I would know which maps
>are best to buy.
>Congrats on your draw this
>is a great area hold
>out for a big one.
>

Thanks, would this be Carson National Forest map? Sounds like it would be worthwhile hiking into some higher country.

nvbones · May 27, 2018

Shoot me a pm about yourself and your hunt and I have substantial amount of information that could benefit your hunt.

hikenhunt · May 27, 2018

I am in the south end of the zone daily I didn't draw but I'm always scouting I'll PM you with what I'm seeing

NMPaul · May 27, 2018

Thanks guys.

I ordered 2 uses maps yesterday, but, still not sure they are the ones I need. There are like 10 Toiyabe forest maps???
I ordered Carson district and Mt. Rose. Hope one is correct. If someone can set me straight on this would appreciate it.

I see there is a nat geo map for That part of Nevada, just not sure if it covers unit. Kind of a map nut, but, I have also been told map not real necessary. Like to have the lay of the land though.

bownanza332 · May 28, 2018

My father in law drew this tag last year and we hunted our tails off. He also lives in the area so we are constantly out scouting and looking at the deer in the area. Feel free to PM me with any questions and I'd be glad to share some info and experiences. You are definitely going to want to hold out for the big buck in this area, there are several. Also, this tag gets really good at the end of the season right around Thanksgiving.

YukonDall · May 28, 2018

NMPAUL.........CONGRATS ON A GREAT TAG, HOPE YOU HARVEST A TOAD. CAN YOU TELL ME HOW MANY NR POINTS IT TOOK TO DRAW, I HAVE 13 NR

POINTS BUT I DONT THINK IT WILL BE ENOUGH EVEN NEXT YEAR.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR HUNT...................YD.

Sallaberry · May 29, 2018

I would just hang out in the middle of Carson city with a ton of alfalfa and oats. Bring a bow and take down the king of Carson but if you must hunt like a man look west of Carson. I saw a stud just before shed season so there may well be a couple of 200" bucks over there this year. Good luck pm if you need some advice.

NMPaul · May 31, 2018

>
> NMPAUL.........CONGRATS ON A GREAT TAG,
>HOPE YOU HARVEST A TOAD.
> CAN YOU TELL
>ME HOW MANY NR POINTS
>IT TOOK TO DRAW, I
>HAVE 13 NR
>
>POINTS BUT I DONT THINK IT
>WILL BE ENOUGH EVEN NEXT
>YEAR.
>
> GOOD LUCK ON YOUR HUNT...................YD.
>

I have been applying on and off in NV for about 20 years, but, I think I had 14 points. It was my second choice only because it was close to where my brother and family live in Susanville and it would be a chance to visit there also. I think the odds were terrible of my drawing it. Hunterstrailhead.com put it at about 1.2%. Long drive so only way going all way to NV is good tag.

YukonDall · May 31, 2018

GOOD DEAL, SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TRIP. I HAVE FOLLOWED THE UNIT FOR A LONG TIME, LIVE A FEW HOURS AWAY. I KNOW YOU SHOULD STAY OFF THE TRIGGER TILL YOU SEE A BREATH TAKER.........THEY ARE THERE..........GOOD LUCK.........YD.

NMPaul · May 31, 2018

Thanks guys. Plan on sending some pms out as soon as I have a map in front of me.

BradA · Jun 2, 2018

I applied for this unit as my second choice as well but with only 3 points it was a far cry .

NMPaul · Jun 27, 2018

In this case the best maps were USFS maps.

bisblue · Jun 28, 2018

Call the local BLM office they will send you great overview maps with land status at 4 bucks a pop.

Also onX maps is a great app that can be downloaded and used offline.