Nevada

Nevada's official state animal is a supreme master of arid desert cliffs, capable of surviving for days without surface water while foraging on cacti, shrubs, and grasses. Mature rams weigh 160 to 220 lbs and carry magnificent curled horns that symbolize the rugged spirit of the Great Basin.

The premier big game mammal of Nevada, inhabiting high-elevation aspen pockets, mountain mahogany ridges, and sagebrush basins. Renowned for world-class antler mass, Nevada bucks undergo critical seasonal migrations down from ranges like the Rubies into winter sage flats.

Roams wide-open alkaline flats and sagebrush basins throughout northern and central Nevada. With exceptional eyesight and top speeds exceeding 55 mph, pronghorn thrive in vast wilderness areas such as the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.

Thriving across central and eastern Nevada mountain ranges, including the Schell Creek, White Pine, and Jarbidge ranges. Nevada elk populations have seen remarkable conservation expansion, producing trophy bulls weighing up to 800 lbs.

Solitary, secretive apex predator found throughout Nevada's rugged mountain ranges. Adults weigh 110 to 180 lbs, patrolling enormous home ranges across rocky outcrops and pinyon-juniper woodlands to stalk mule deer.

The undisputed king of Nevada upland hunting, thriving on steep, rocky basalt hillsides and cheatgrass slopes throughout northern Nevada. Known for their challenging running behavior and rapid downhill flight.

Nevada contains some of the most critical sagebrush steppe habitat in the West. These large grouse rely on healthy sagebrush leaves for winter sustenance and gather on open leks in early spring for dramatic mating displays.

Iconic long-eared hare of the Great Basin and Mojave deserts. Inhabits greasewood, creosote, and sagebrush flats, using massive ears to dissipate body heat and powerful hind legs to leap over brush when evading predators.