Also known as: Pronghorn antelope, Antelope
Pronghorn AntelopePronghorn Antelope are hoofed animals, otherwise known as ungulates. Both males and females have a pair of horns, with the females being only a few inches long. Males have 12 inch horns with a prong that juts forward and a pronounced black cheek and forehead. When alarmed, the guard hairs on their rump extend vertically, making the white patch increasingly visible. They are the fastest land animal in North America and can run up to 60 miles per hour!
Habitat & Range
Pronghorn prefer gentle rolling to flat, wide-open topography. These habitats allow the Antelope to spot predators from far distances and quickly escape. They are primarily found in the mountain ranges of northern and central Nevada.
Life History
Pronghorn Antelope consume over 150 different species of grasses, forbs and browse plants. This wide range of food allows them to occupy a variety of different habitats. In the early fall, male bucks will fight for harems of up to 15 female does during a two-week breeding period. Most Antelope mate for the first time at 15-16 months old and then breed annually. After a gestation period of about 250 days, the doe will give birth to one fawn at first birth and twins thereafter. Fawns weigh five to seven pounds at birth, but grow quickly on the extremely rich milk from their mother. At five days the fawns can outrun a man, and at three weeks they will begin nibbling vegetation.
Status, Trends & Threats
Habitat Loss
Hunting Season
General hunts (most units): Aug 22-Sep 7. Archery: August (varies by unit). Junior Horns Shorter Than Ears: Sep 8-Sep 24. Specific dates vary by hunt unit group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations for hunting Pronghorn in Nevada
Pronghorn hunting in Nevada is managed through a tag draw system. Nevada's pronghorn population has reached record highs (~36,500), providing increased hunting opportunities. General seasons typically run late Aug to early Sep. Archery seasons available in select units. Mandatory harvest reporting. Trail cameras banned on public land Aug 1-Dec 31.
How fast can pronghorn run?
Pronghorn are the fastest land animal in North America, capable of reaching speeds up to 60 mph. They are built for speed with oversized lungs, a large heart, and light-weight bones.
What is Nevada's pronghorn population?
Nevada's pronghorn population has reached record highs, estimated at approximately 36,500 animals—nearly quadrupling since 1981. This has led to increased hunting tag quotas in recent years.
When is Pronghorn hunting season in Nevada?
General hunts (most units): Aug 22-Sep 7. Archery: August (varies by unit). Junior Horns Shorter Than Ears: Sep 8-Sep 24. Specific dates vary by hunt unit group.
What is the bag limit for Pronghorn in Nevada?
1 pronghorn per tag (horns longer than ears or horns shorter than ears categories).
What's another name for Pronghorn?
Pronghorn is also known as Pronghorn antelope, Antelope in Nevada.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Season Dates | General hunts (most units): Aug 22-Sep 7. Archery: August (varies by unit). Junior Horns Shorter Than Ears: Sep 8-Sep 24 | Link |
| Nevada | Hunting | Regulations | Regulations | Pronghorn hunting in Nevada is managed through a tag draw system. Nevada's pronghorn population has reached record highs | Link |
