Sheldon, NV, 033

Would have to refer to a thread many years ago about the Sheldon National Antelope Refuge where NVdrhntr wrote that even with the decline of deer numbers there, when it comes time to fill out the application, the Sheldon slips into one of the 5 choices. That is exactly what happened to me this year, and I drew an archery deer tag. Who'd a thunk it?
I hunted the Sheldon in the 70's when you could just buy a tag and hunt there. Never realized how blessed I was in those"good ole days". I know the deer numbers are down, the horse numbers are up, and the cheat grass reins supreme. But, I am going because the Sheldon really is a special place. And, that high desert environment, spot and stalk mule deer with a bow just can't be beat.
My biggest concern with the Sheldon is access to the areas that hold some deer with a vehicle/atv. I was told all the roads have been closed, not because of fire, just closed to all vehicles. Not sure if thats true or not. I am 72 yrs old and if say Catnip Mt. doesn't have a single road to access its interior I am in a world of hurt. Its too far to walk in there from road 8A, shoot a buck, and pack him out. Same for all the other high elevation peaks, ie. Badger Mt. I'll scout the area for access and camping before the season. Right now I am trying to figure out what I need for this hunt before then. Am even thinking e-bike, but not sure their legal either.
Please help me with what you know about the Sheldon more currently than my outdated info. I'll try to return the favor to you. ps. I drew the tag with just 3 p. points.

I was scouting for antelope when I stumbled on this guy. Haven't been there in quite a while but feel free to PM me. Regardless, at least it's some motivation. Best of luck to ya.

Saw a bunch of mulies while up on a site walk for the Washoe County SO up on Yellow Peak.
Imagine my disappointment when I glassed up zero pronghorn. Go figure.

Yea, Yellow Peak should be good. That area is in the closed hunting zone. Can't believe it wasn't covered in Antelope. Water locations and Cats are probably relocating where groups are hanging out.

I'm surprised pronghorn weren't all over Yellow Peak too. I've hunted pronghorn in that area myself and when I drove the main road to the north of Yellow Peak we saw quite a few pronghorn.

I haven't heard of any all encompassing type road closures. Last time I was there I drove all the roads I needed without issue. But that might simply mean I'm a halfwitt who doesn't pay attention. I'll get you some actual info and post it tomorrow.

Thanks. I look forward to your reply. I am getting some feedback, like yours, that says the roads are not all closed, as I was originally told. I am thinking those comments came from when Sheldon closed the roads temporarily due to wildfire fires.

Deserve2beworked said:

Thanks. I look forward to your reply. I am getting some feedback, like yours, that says the roads are not all closed, as I was originally told. I am thinking those comments came from when Sheldon closed the roads temporarily due to wildfire fires.

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Call the office in Lakeview and the NDOW biologist for that unit. They're extremely helpful

thanks

I talked to a few folks that were up in the last while. Seems everything is fairly normal other than an occasional spot or two that hasn't been reopened after last years flooding issues. Some of which was pretty impressive BTW. They were still working on clearing some it just passed denio jct on the highway in October

Alwayshunting said:

I talked to a few folks that were up in the last while. Seems everything is fairly normal other than an occasional spot or two that hasn't been reopened after last years flooding issues. Some of which was pretty impressive BTW. They were still working on clearing some it just passed denio jct on the highway in October

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Didn't here about that! Been a couple years or so since I've got up that. Need to get back up there

I'm sure you'll do fine Greg, you got the skills to get it done, I see another good buck meeting his demise. Good luck!
Mike

Congratulations Greg!