Pioche, Nevada · Lincoln County
Guided Big Game Hunts in Eastern Nevada
Elk, mule deer, antelope, mountain lion behind hounds, and Nelson desert bighorn sheep, across the high desert and mountain country of eastern Nevada.
Draw Deadline
Most Nevada tags are draw only. Plan before the application deadline.
Elk, mule deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep tags are applied for months before the season, and NDOW sets the deadline each year. Start the conversation early. Mountain lion is the exception: tags are over the counter. See how the Nevada draw works and current tag prices.
The Hunts
Five Species. One Corner of Nevada.
Weapons, season windows, and the units we hunt, laid out plainly. Pick a species for the full rundown, or browse by hunt unit or season dates.
Rocky Mountain Elk
Bull, cow, and spike bull hunts. True giants are taken in Nevada every year.
- ArcheryAug 25 – Sep 16
- MuzzleloaderOct 22 – Nov 5
- RifleNov 6 – Dec 4
Units104, 108, 111–115, 121, 131–132, 221–223, 231
View the Elk hunt
Mule Deer
Big, mature bucks, 190″ plus. Make the most of a hard-won tag.
- ArcheryAug 25 – Sep 9
- MuzzleloaderSep 10 – Oct 4
- RifleOct 5 – Oct 30*
Units114–115, 131–134, 221–223, 231, 241–245
View the mule deer hunt
Pronghorn Antelope
Wide-open country. Glass big ground, find a mature buck, close the distance.
- ArcheryAug 1 – Aug 21
- RifleAug 22 – Sep 7
Units115, 131, 132–134, 145, 151, 156, 221–223, 231, 242, 245
View the Antelope hunt
Mountain Lion
Hunted behind hounds. Year-round season, best in winter snow. No-kill photo hunts too.
- SeasonYear-round
- BestWinter, on snow
- Tags2 per person / year
UnitsStatewide over-the-counter tags
View the Lion hunt
Nelson Desert Bighorn
A once-in-a-lifetime tag in some of Nevada’s roughest, most remote country.
- RifleNov 20 – Jan 1
UnitsDiscussed with Justin for your tag
View the Bighorn hunt*Some mule deer units have late hunts extending to Nov 5. Season dates as listed by the outfitter; confirm official dates in NDOW regulations each year.
No Draw Required
Mountain Lion Hunts with Hounds
Get to the tree. Reward the hounds. Take the pictures.
Lion season runs year-round in Nevada, but when the snow starts flying, that’s when we’d rather be in the mountains. Early mornings, steep country, cold hands, and miles behind a pack of hounds.
Over-the-Counter Tags
Statewide tags, two per person per calendar year. The hunt you can book without waiting on a draw.
No-Kill Photo Hunt
Want the chase and the treed cat without the tag? Get the hound work and the pictures, and leave the tag in your pocket.
At a glance
Hounds & Puppies
Built to Hunt. Bred to Perform.
We breed and sell top-quality hounds built for the hunt.
Our focus is on producing hard-working, well-bred dogs with the grit, drive, tracking ability, and heart to perform in the field. Quality bloodlines, proven dogs, and a passion for hounds. That’s what we stand behind. See hounds for sale.
- Quality bloodlines and proven dogs
- Grit, drive, and tracking ability
- Heart to finish the chase
The Honest Breakdown
What’s Included, and What Isn’t
Guiding and field work come with the hunt. The extras are spelled out so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Included
- Guiding
- Summer scouting
- Trail camera work
- Field care
Extra Cost
- Trailers
- Wall tents
- Meals
Available if you want them. Ask Justin when you book.
Not Included
- Tags
- License
- Travel
- Taxidermy
- Processing
About Justin
Owner. Head Guide. Houndsman.
Justin Moore runs Moore Hounds & Outfitters out of Pioche, in Lincoln County, Nevada. He guides big game hunts across eastern Nevada, from Unit 231 next door to the White Pine County units, and breeds hunting hounds built for the work. More on Pioche and Lincoln County.
The approach is simple: put in the scouting and trail camera time before the season, hunt hard once it opens, and tell you straight what a hunt involves. More about Justin.
Moore Hounds & Outfitters
Let’s Plan Your Hunt
Call or text Justin to talk through species, units, seasons, and what you want out of the hunt. Straight answers, no sales pitch.