Nevada Unit 064 Elk Hunting Guide

Nevada Unit 064 is a 314,689-acre elk hunting unit that draws attention from residents and nonresidents alike for its combination of rugged terrain, moderate public access, and a meaningful shot at a mature bull. Elevations across the unit range from 4,904 feet up to 8,752 feet, providing the kind of vertical relief that pushes elk through varied habitat types as the season progresses. With 52% of the unit in public ownership, hunters have a workable base of accessible ground to hunt, though the private-land component means scouting and landowner awareness matter as much as boot leather.

Unit 064 sits in the category of Nevada elk units that reward hunters willing to get away from roads and vehicle traffic. As one longtime Nevada hunter put it in a public forum, the state's draw system means "you could lose out to a guy with one point," so there's no such thing as a guaranteed tag here — but that same unpredictability is part of what keeps demand high across nearly every unit in the state. For hunters who do draw, Unit 064 offers a legitimate opportunity to pursue elk in classic Nevada high-desert-to-timber transition country.

This article breaks down what the available harvest data, tag trends, and trophy history tell us about Unit 064, along with a straightforward look at whether it's worth putting in for.

HuntPilot Analysis: Is Unit 064 Worth Applying For?

Based on the data available through HuntPilot, Unit 064 is a solid, if unspectacular, elk unit that deserves a spot on the short list for hunters — particularly those targeting antlered bulls rather than management-style hunts. The recent harvest trend is the standout data point: success rates have moved from 33% in 2023 to 44% in 2024 before settling at 40% in 2025. That's a meaningful improvement over a short window, and a 40%+ success rate for elk hunters in a western unit is respectable by any standard.

The tag quota trends reinforce that this unit isn't stagnant. The antlered elk hunt structure held steady at 30 tags in both 2024 and 2025, giving hunters a stable opportunity type to plan around. More notably, both the alternative-weapon antlered elk allocation and the primitive-weapon antlered elk allocation saw tag increases heading into 2025 — the former growing from 5 to 7 tags (a 40% increase) and the latter doubling from 2 to 4 tags. Growth in tag numbers for antlered-only hunts, especially when paired with rising harvest success, generally signals a herd that can support slightly more hunting pressure without compromising bull quality. The one hunt type trending the other direction is the spike-only allocation, which was cut from 18 tags to 15 (a 17% reduction) — since that's a management-style, antler-restricted hunt rather than a trophy opportunity, the cut doesn't say much about mature bull availability, but it's worth noting for hunters specifically chasing that tag type for meat and easier odds.

Combine that with a public land base of 52% and moderate elevation relief (nearly 3,850 feet of vertical spread across the unit), and Unit 064 offers enough public ground and terrain diversity for a DIY hunter to build a real strategy — provided they're willing to scout hard and move away from easy access points, a theme echoed repeatedly by Nevada hunters discussing units across the state.

The trophy picture adds another layer worth weighing. Counties overlapping this unit carry a strong history of trophy-class elk production, giving Unit 064 real credibility as more than just a numbers hunt. That said, trophy records are logged by county rather than by unit boundary, so that trophy pedigree is shared with neighboring units drawing from the same county lines — it's not a guarantee specific to Unit 064 alone, but it does indicate the surrounding landscape has consistently produced mature, record-class bulls over time.

Overall, for hunters who value a rising success trend, stable-to-growing tag numbers for antlered opportunities, and credible regional trophy potential, Unit 064 is worth serious consideration in the application process.

Harvest Success Rates

The three-year harvest record for Unit 064 shows a unit trending in a positive direction:

• 2025: 57 hunters, 23 harvested, 40% success
• 2024: 54 hunters, 24 harvested, 44% success
• 2023: 54 hunters, 18 harvested, 33% success

These figures represent unit-wide totals across all hunt types. The jump from 33% success in 2023 to 44% in 2024 is a substantial single-year improvement, and while 2025 dipped slightly to 40%, that's still well above the 2023 baseline. Hunter numbers have stayed remarkably consistent — 54 to 57 hunters afield each year — which suggests tag allocations have been managed conservatively and consistently rather than fluctuating wildly. A stable hunter population combined with rising success rates is generally a good sign of herd health and huntability, though hunters should remember that unit-wide totals blend results across different hunt structures, including both trophy-oriented antlered hunts and more restrictive management hunts.

Trophy Quality

Unit 064 benefits from being part of a broader landscape with a strong history of trophy-class elk production. The counties overlapping this unit have produced enough trophy-caliber bulls over time to be classified as having exceptional trophy potential in the record books — though it's important to understand that these records are attributed at the county level, not the unit level. That means the same trophy history is shared with neighboring units that fall within the same counties, and any given record animal could have come from anywhere within that broader area.

Still, for a hunter evaluating whether Unit 064 has the genetic and habitat foundation to produce a mature, wide-racked bull, the regional trophy record is a meaningfully positive indicator. Combined with rising harvest success and growing tag numbers on antlered hunts, the data supports the idea that this unit sits within a productive corridor for elk that reach full maturity before being harvested. Hunters chasing a genuine trophy-class bull should prioritize the antlered hunt opportunities over the spike-restricted tag, since antler-point-limited hunts are built for management and opportunity rather than trophy potential.

Access & Terrain

Unit 064 spans elevations from 4,904 feet to 8,752 feet, a range of nearly 3,850 vertical feet that creates diverse habitat zones within a single unit — from lower sagebrush and pinyon-juniper benches to higher timbered and alpine terrain near the top of the elevation band. That kind of vertical diversity typically pushes elk between summer range and lower-elevation cover as weather and forage conditions shift through the season, giving hunters multiple elevation bands to consider when planning where to hunt.

Public land accounts for 52% of the unit's 314,689 total acres, meaning just over half the unit is open to public access while the remainder is privately held. That's a workable — if not overwhelming — public land base. Hunters should expect to do real homework identifying where public parcels connect to create huntable blocks, and should be prepared to navigate around private inholdings, particularly in valley bottoms and lower-elevation terrain where private ranch ground is more common in Nevada generally. There is no designated wilderness within Unit 064 (0%), which means there are no wilderness-specific access restrictions to plan around — motorized access on existing roads and trails is a viable strategy for reaching hunting areas, though as forum hunters note, the animals that see the least pressure tend to be found away from easy road access.

Given the moderate public land percentage, DIY hunters can build a legitimate season around public ground, but success will hinge on identifying which public blocks offer both huntable elk habitat and enough separation from roads and adjacent private land to hold mature bulls through the pressure of the season.

How to Apply

Note that Nevada requires hunters to hold a qualifying hunting license before they're eligible to apply for the elk draw, so factor that license fee into your total cost of applying, not just the application and tag fees.

Nevada's draw system does not guarantee a tag based on points alone — the state's bonus point structure is squared and waste-adjusted, meaning no point level guarantees a draw, and even long-time point holders face genuinely competitive odds on quality units. For current draw odds specific to Unit 064's various hunt types, visit HuntPilot's Nevada state page at /states/nv, where application data and historical trends are tracked year over year.

Application dates and fees change every draw cycle. For the current deadlines, fees, and draw odds, see HuntPilot's Nevada page at /states/nv.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the terrain like in Nevada Unit 064?

Unit 064 features significant elevation relief, ranging from 4,904 feet at its lowest points to 8,752 feet at its highest — nearly 3,850 feet of vertical variation within the unit. This creates a mix of habitat types, from lower desert and pinyon-juniper terrain to higher-elevation timbered and open country. There is no designated wilderness in the unit, so access is generally road-based, though hunters willing to hike away from roads into less-traveled terrain tend to find better hunting, per experienced Nevada hunters.

What is the harvest success rate in Unit 064?

Recent harvest data shows success rates of 40% in 2025, 44% in 2024, and 33% in 2023, based on unit-wide totals across all hunt types. The upward trend from 2023 to 2024, sustained into 2025, suggests a generally healthy and huntable elk population in this unit.

How big are the elk in Unit 064?

Trophy data indicates the counties overlapping Unit 064 have a strong history of trophy-class elk production, giving the broader area exceptional trophy potential. Because trophy records are tracked at the county level rather than by unit, this history is shared with neighboring units in the same counties. Hunters targeting a mature, trophy-class bull should focus on the antlered hunt opportunities rather than the spike-restricted tag, which is designed for management purposes rather than trophy production.

Is Unit 064 worth applying for?

Based on the available data, yes — Unit 064 shows a positive harvest success trend, stable-to-increasing tag allocations for antlered hunt types, and a public land base of 52% that supports a genuine DIY approach. Combined with strong regional trophy history, it's a unit worth including among application choices, particularly for hunters focused on antlered bulls rather than management-style tags.

What are my odds of drawing an elk tag in Unit 064?

Nevada's draw system does not guarantee tags based on points, and demand for quality elk units across the state is consistently high. For current, year-specific draw odds broken down by resident and nonresident status and hunt type, check HuntPilot's Nevada unit pages and state page at /states/nv rather than relying on historical assumptions.