Nevada Unit 107 Elk Hunting Guide
A Limited-Entry Opportunity in Nevada's High Desert Elk Country
Nevada Unit 107 elk hunting sits at elevations ranging from 5,621 to 8,298 feet, offering hunters a mixed landscape of sagebrush foothills, timbered ridgelines, and high-country basins across 104,654 total acres. With 47% public land, this unit presents a workable DIY opportunity for hunters willing to put in the legwork, though private land boundaries will shape access planning significantly. The unit carries no designated wilderness, meaning nonresident hunters face no mandatory guide requirements under Nevada law — a meaningful advantage for those looking to hunt independently.
The elk program in Unit 107 is structured around multiple hunt types, including antlered, antlerless, and spike designations across different draw pools. Tag allocations have remained relatively stable in recent years, with modest increases across several hunt types between 2024 and 2025. This is a limited-entry unit — every tag, resident or nonresident, requires a successful draw. Nevada's bonus point system (entries equal points squared plus one) means that more points generate exponentially more draw entries, but even high-point holders can face competitive odds in quality Nevada elk units. Hunters who do their homework and commit to the point-building process will find Unit 107 worth serious consideration.
Harvest Success Rates
Unit 107's harvest data reveals a notable swing between recent years, which hunters should understand before applying.
In 2025, 236 hunters pursued elk in Unit 107, with 69 harvested for a 29% overall success rate. That's a meaningful number of hunters in the field and reflects a broad cross-section of hunt types — antlered, antlerless, and spike tags all contributing to the total pool. A 29% success rate across a unit-wide aggregate is consistent with what hunters should expect from Nevada's limited-entry elk program, where terrain, elk distribution, and tag type all influence outcomes.
The 2024 data tells a different story: only 18 hunters total, with 9 harvested for a 50% success rate. The dramatically lower hunter count in 2024 compared to 2025 suggests significant differences in tag allocation or hunter turnout between the two years. The 50% figure is likely influenced by the smaller sample size and should not be taken as a benchmark for typical unit performance. The 2025 figure — 236 hunters, 29% success — is the more statistically representative baseline.
Hunters should also note that unit-wide success rates blend results from antlered bull hunts, antlerless cow hunts, and spike-only hunts. Antlerless and spike tags tend to carry higher individual success rates than antlered bull tags, where mature bulls are both more selective and more pressured. When evaluating what success rate to expect personally, hunters should weight their expectations toward the specific hunt type they're targeting.
Trophy Quality
The counties overlapping Unit 107 carry a strong trophy history based on available records. This is qualitatively consistent with Nevada's reputation as a state capable of producing exceptional bull elk, particularly in limited-entry units where hunting pressure is managed through controlled tag numbers.
One critical caveat applies here: trophy records are logged by county, not by hunt unit. The trophy history associated with the counties overlapping Unit 107 is shared with neighboring units that fall within the same county boundaries. Hunters should not assume that every record-book animal came from Unit 107 specifically — these records reflect the broader geographic area, and neighboring units contribute to the same pool.
That said, a strong county-level trophy record is a meaningful indicator. It tells hunters that the genetic potential and habitat quality necessary to produce exceptional bulls exist within this landscape. Nevada's low tag numbers relative to herd size, combined with a bonus point system that limits annual hunting pressure, creates the conditions for bulls to reach full maturity. For hunters targeting a trophy-class bull, the counties overlapping Unit 107 offer legitimate potential — but this is not a unit where trophy-class bulls are easily accessible or guaranteed.
Important note on antlered hunt types: Unit 107 includes both antlered and spike-restricted hunts. Spike-only tags are management tools, not trophy opportunities. Any analysis of trophy potential in this unit applies exclusively to antlered bull hunts. Spike hunts serve a population management function and should be evaluated on their own terms — they typically offer higher success rates than antlered bull hunts, but they are not a path to a record-book animal.
Herd Health & Population Trends
Tag quota trends between 2024 and 2025 offer the clearest window into how Nevada wildlife managers view the Unit 107 elk herd.
Antlered antlered early hunt tags increased from 19 to 20 — a modest 5% bump. Antlered late hunt tags held stable at 20. Antlerless tags saw the most significant increase, rising from 30 to 35 — a 17% increase that strongly suggests managers have confidence in the herd's reproductive capacity and population trajectory. When wildlife managers increase antlerless allocations, it typically reflects either a growing herd, a desire to bring a population closer to objective, or both.
Spike tags remained stable at 8. Antlered tags in the AR pool held at 10, while AR antlerless increased slightly from 14 to 15 (7%). M-pool antlered tags increased from 9 to 10 (11%), while M-pool antlerless held stable at 25.
Taken together, the trend across most hunt types is either stable or increasing — with antlerless tags showing the most growth. This is a generally positive signal for hunters, indicating that managers are not pulling back on harvest opportunity, which they would do if the herd were declining or struggling. The 17% antlerless increase in particular is worth noting as a marker of herd confidence.
Access & Terrain
Unit 107 spans 104,654 acres at elevations between 5,621 and 8,298 feet — a range that captures classic Nevada basin-and-range topography. The lower elevations likely consist of sagebrush flats and juniper-covered foothills where elk move seasonally, while the upper end of the elevation range pushes into mountain shrub and timber zones where bulls tend to summer and seek security cover during hunting pressure.
With 47% public land, hunters have access to roughly half the unit's acreage on public ground. This is not a unit dominated by public access — the remaining majority is private, and hunters will need to map their access carefully before committing to a camping and hunting strategy. For DIY hunters, 47% public land is workable, but it demands pre-hunt scouting and a clear understanding of property boundaries. Overlapping BLM and potentially Forest Service parcels will define where hunters can legally operate.
No designated wilderness exists within Unit 107, which has two practical implications. First, Nevada nonresidents face no state-mandated guide requirement here — unlike Wyoming wilderness units, Nevada does not require nonresidents to hire a guide to access non-wilderness public land. Second, the absence of wilderness means this unit is likely more road-accessible than some of Nevada's more remote elk units, which can translate to higher hunting pressure in accessible areas and better opportunity for hunters willing to push away from roads and into terrain that receives less attention.
HuntPilot Analysis
Is Unit 107 worth applying for?
For hunters building a Nevada elk application strategy, Unit 107 deserves a place in the conversation — but with clear-eyed expectations.
The positives are real: the counties overlapping this unit have a strong trophy history, tag quotas are trending stable to increasing across most hunt types, and the absence of wilderness removes the guide requirement barrier for nonresident DIY hunters. The 2025 harvest data — 236 hunters, 29% success — indicates an active hunting program with meaningful participation. And for hunters targeting antlerless or management tags, the numbers suggest reasonably achievable success.
The challenges are equally real. Nevada's bonus squared draw system is among the most competitive in the West for elk, and even significant point accumulations do not guarantee draws in quality units. The 47% public land figure means hunters must invest time in access planning, and private land boundaries will limit where scouting and hunting can realistically occur. The 2025 success rate of 29% — while decent for a unit-wide aggregate — reflects the full spectrum of hunt types; hunters targeting mature antlered bulls specifically should expect to work harder for results.
The strongest case for Unit 107 is for hunters who can commit to multi-year point building, have the flexibility to scout the unit's public land patchwork, and are targeting a genuine trophy opportunity in a state that produces exceptional bulls. The increasing antlerless tag numbers also make this unit worth considering for hunters whose primary goal is putting elk meat in the freezer.
For current draw odds broken down by hunt type and point level, visit HuntPilot's Nevada unit page at huntpilot.ai/states/nv — point-specific draw data changes annually and should always be checked against the most recent draw report before committing an application.
How to Apply
Nevada elk applications follow a single annual draw cycle. For 2026, applications open March 23, 2026 with a deadline of May 13, 2026. Draw results post on May 29, 2026.
2026 Resident Elk Fees:
- Application fee: $10
- Tag fee: $120
- License fee: $33.00 (required to apply — must be purchased before or with your application)
- Point fee: $10 (if applying without drawing a tag, to retain points)
2026 Nonresident Elk Fees:
- Application fee: $10
- Tag fee: $1,200
- License fee: $156.00 (required to apply — must be purchased before or with your application)
- Point fee: $10 (if applying without drawing a tag, to retain points)
Nevada requires hunters to hold a valid Nevada hunting license before their elk application can be processed. This license fee is in addition to the application and tag fees — factor it into total application cost planning. Nonresidents should budget for the license purchase as a prerequisite, not an afterthought.
Nevada's bonus point system assigns draw entries equal to a hunter's bonus points squared plus one. Hunters who fail to draw receive a bonus point for that species. Because entries scale exponentially, the gap between high-point and low-point applicants widens significantly over time — hunters early in their point-building journey should expect multi-year investment before drawing competitive Nevada elk tags.
Dates and fees are subject to change. Always verify current application details at the Nevada Department of Wildlife website before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the terrain like in Nevada Unit 107? Unit 107 spans elevations from 5,621 to 8,298 feet across 104,654 acres — a range that captures both sagebrush foothills and higher mountain terrain with timber and mountain shrub cover. The unit has no designated wilderness, making it generally more accessible than some of Nevada's more remote elk units. Roughly 47% of the unit is public land, so access planning requires careful attention to property boundaries. Hunters willing to move away from road-accessible areas will find less competition and better elk habitat in the upper elevations.
What is the harvest success rate in Nevada Unit 107? In 2025, 236 hunters pursued elk in Unit 107 with 69 harvested, for a 29% unit-wide success rate. In 2024, 18 hunters harvested 9 animals for a 50% rate — though that figure reflects a much smaller hunter sample and is less statistically reliable. The 2025 rate of 29% is the more useful benchmark for planning purposes, and hunters should adjust expectations based on their specific hunt type, as antlerless and spike hunts typically carry higher success rates than antlered bull hunts.
How big are the elk in Nevada Unit 107? The counties overlapping Unit 107 carry a strong trophy history based on available records. This qualitative assessment indicates the genetic and habitat potential for trophy-class bulls exists within this landscape. That said, trophy-class animals are shared across all units within the same counties, and exceptional bulls remain a challenging target anywhere in Nevada. For most hunters on antlered tags, mature bulls that fall short of record-book caliber are the realistic expectation — trophy bulls are achievable but require effort, patience, and often more than one tag cycle.
Is Nevada Unit 107 worth applying for? For hunters committed to Nevada elk and willing to invest in point-building, Unit 107 is a legitimate application target. The trophy history in overlapping counties is strong, tag quotas are stable to increasing, and the unit's lack of wilderness removes guide requirement barriers for nonresident DIY hunters. The primary considerations are the competitive nature of Nevada's bonus squared draw system and the 47% public land figure that requires careful access planning. Hunters targeting antlerless tags will find a more achievable draw than those chasing mature bulls. For current draw odds by point level, check the HuntPilot Nevada page at huntpilot.ai/states/nv.
Does Nevada Unit 107 require a guide for nonresident hunters? No. Unit 107 contains no designated wilderness, and Nevada state law does not require nonresident hunters to hire a licensed guide on non-wilderness public land. This is meaningfully different from Wyoming, where all nonresidents hunting designated wilderness areas must use a licensed Wyoming outfitter. Nevada nonresidents can hunt Unit 107 independently on public land without a guide requirement, though hiring a local guide or outfitter familiar with the unit's access patterns and elk distribution is always an option worth considering.