The Mountain City Ranger District provides numerous opportunities for both hunters and fishermen.
Big game hunting on the district is primarily for mule deer.
Particularly good hunting areas for mule deer include Wildhorse, Merritt, Tennessee, and Copper Mountains. Wildhorse and Tennessee Mountains provide more remote hunting opportunities while the remaining areas experience heavier hunting pressures. The district also sports a small, but growing antelope herd, as well as a large mountain lion population. Sage grouse can be found throughout the district in sagebrush and meadow areas. In particular, Sunflower Flat and Merritt Mountain offer excellent opportunities for successful hunts.