Nevada Unit 107 Mule Deer Hunting Guide

Nevada Unit 107 sits in a state where mule deer hunters have to work the draw carefully, and this unit is one that shows up regularly in conversations among hunters chasing quality bucks in the eastern part of the state. With 104,654 total acres and elevations ranging from 5,621 to 8,298 feet, Unit 107 offers a mix of terrain that rewards hunters willing to scout hard and get away from easy access points. This article breaks down what the data actually shows about this unit — harvest trends, application logistics, and trophy potential — so hunters can decide whether to spend an application on Unit 107 mule deer this year.

Nevada's draw system is notoriously unpredictable, and forum chatter around the state confirms it: a hunter with just a handful of points can occasionally beat someone with a much deeper point bank. That reality makes unit selection less about chasing "guaranteed" tags and more about picking a unit that fits a hunter's scouting time, physical capability, and trophy goals. Unit 107 is worth a close look on all three fronts.

HuntPilot Analysis — Is Unit 107 Worth Applying For?

Based on data compiled by HuntPilot, Unit 107 mule deer hunting presents a mixed but generally favorable picture depending on what a hunter is after. The harvest numbers show real swings year to year — in 2025, 2,220 hunters combined to harvest 775 animals for a 35% success rate, while in 2024 just 541 hunters harvested 200 animals for a 37% success rate. That jump in hunter numbers between 2024 and 2025 lines up almost exactly with the significant tag quota increases documented across nearly every hunt type in this unit, which suggests Nevada wildlife managers opened up considerably more opportunity heading into 2025.

That tag growth is worth dwelling on. The ALW-Mule Deer Antlered S1 and S2 hunts both jumped from 293 tags in 2024 to 600 tags in 2025 — a 105% increase. The S3 hunt grew from 79 to 120 tags (52%). The AR-Mule Deer Antlered Early hunt nearly doubled, from 260 to 516 tags (98%), and the M-Mule Deer Antlered hunt grew from 130 to 243 tags (87%). Only the small Guided Antlered allocations stayed roughly flat or saw minor cuts. This is a meaningful shift in tag availability, and it means more hunters in the field — which likely explains why the success rate held steady in the mid-30s percent range even as hunter numbers quadrupled.

For hunters focused purely on opportunity, this trend makes Unit 107 more approachable than it may have been in past cycles. For hunters focused on trophy quality, the calculus is different — more tags generally means more pressure, and pressure tends to push mature bucks into harder-to-reach pockets. The counties overlapping this unit do carry a strong history of trophy-class production, but that history is shared across neighboring units in those counties, not unique to Unit 107 alone. Hunters chasing a genuine trophy buck here should plan to get away from roads and easy access, consistent with what experienced Nevada hunters describe as the key to finding better bucks in any unit in the state.

The bottom line: Unit 107 is worth applying for if a hunter values a realistic shot at filling a tag and is willing to put in scouting effort to find the better bucks away from pressure. It's a reasonable choice for hunters who want dependable opportunity rather than a pure trophy gamble, though the trophy potential is real for those willing to work for it.

Harvest Success Rates

The two most recent harvest data points for Unit 107 show a unit that produces a consistent, respectable success rate even as participation has changed dramatically:

• 2025: 2,220 hunters, 775 harvested, 35% success (unit total)
• 2024: 541 hunters, 200 harvested, 37% success (unit total)

The near-identical success percentages across a year where hunter numbers grew more than fourfold is notable. It suggests the terrain and deer density in Unit 107 can support a much larger hunter population without collapsing success rates — a sign of a healthy, huntable deer population rather than a unit that's being overrun. That said, a larger hunter field inevitably changes the on-the-ground experience: more trucks, more hunters glassing the same ridgelines, and more competition for the accessible pockets of deer. Hunters who treat the increased tag numbers as a call to scout further from roads will likely find the experience closer to what the smaller 2024 hunter pool enjoyed.

Trophy Quality

Trophy data available for this unit indicates that the counties overlapping Unit 107 carry a strong history of trophy-class mule deer production. This is a meaningful signal, but it comes with an important caveat: record-book entries are logged at the county level, not by hunt unit, so this trophy history is shared with neighboring units that fall within the same counties. A buck credited to the area could have been taken anywhere within that broader county boundary, not necessarily inside Unit 107's specific footprint.

Still, a strong regional trophy history is a positive indicator for hunters willing to put in the legwork. Forum discussion among Nevada hunters reinforces this general pattern — hunters consistently note that big bucks show up in pockets across many units, and that the differentiator isn't the unit choice alone but how far a hunter is willing to get from roads and pressure. Given the significant increase in tag numbers for 2025, hunters chasing a genuine trophy-class buck in Unit 107 should expect more competition for those pockets and plan scouting time accordingly.

Access & Terrain

Unit 107 spans elevations from 5,621 feet up to 8,298 feet across 104,654 total acres, giving hunters a real range of terrain to work with — from lower sagebrush benches to higher country near the top of that elevation band. This kind of spread typically means hunters can adjust strategy through the season, working lower terrain early and pushing into higher elevation pockets as conditions dictate.

Public land in Unit 107 sits at 47%, meaning slightly more than half the unit is under private ownership. This is an important number for DIY hunters to internalize before committing an application: with less than half the unit publicly accessible, opportunities will be concentrated on a smaller footprint of ground, and hunters need to identify exactly where that public access lies before the season starts rather than assuming broad open access across the whole unit. There is no wilderness designation in Unit 107, so hunters won't face wilderness-specific access restrictions, but the private land percentage alone means careful map work and boundary awareness are essential. General forum commentary on Nevada hunting echoes this reality — hunters who get away from roads and crowds, wherever that's possible on the public ground available, tend to find better bucks and a better experience overall.

How to Apply

For current draw odds specific to Unit 107's various hunt types, hunters should consult HuntPilot's Nevada unit pages directly, as year-to-year odds shift with quota changes like the significant increases seen heading into 2025.

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 Unit 107? Unit 107 covers 104,654 acres with elevations ranging from 5,621 to 8,298 feet, giving hunters a mix of lower sagebrush country and higher benches to hunt depending on the time of season and weather. There is no wilderness designation in this unit, so hunters won't encounter wilderness-specific travel restrictions, but with 47% public land, careful attention to land ownership boundaries is essential for planning a hunt.

What is harvest success like in Unit 107 for mule deer? Recent data shows a 35% success rate in 2025 across 2,220 hunters (775 harvested) and a 37% success rate in 2024 across 541 hunters (200 harvested). The consistency of that success percentage despite a major jump in hunter participation suggests the unit can support significantly more hunting pressure without a steep drop in fill rates.

How big are the mule deer in Unit 107? Trophy records show the counties overlapping Unit 107 have a strong history of producing trophy-class mule deer, though that history is shared with neighboring units in the same counties rather than being exclusive to Unit 107. Hunters seeking a genuine trophy buck should expect to need real scouting time and a willingness to hunt away from roads and pressure points, as most of the accessible pockets face increasing hunter traffic given recent tag quota growth.

Is Unit 107 worth applying for? For hunters prioritizing a realistic chance at filling a tag, yes — the harvest data shows steady mid-30s percent success rates even as tag numbers expanded substantially into 2025. For hunters chasing a true trophy-class buck, the unit offers real potential given the regional trophy history, but success will depend heavily on getting off the beaten path, since public land covers less than half the unit and pressure has increased with the recent tag quota jumps.

Are there a lot of tags available in Unit 107? Tag numbers grew substantially heading into 2025 across nearly every hunt type in this unit. The ALW-Mule Deer Antlered S1 and S2 hunts both roughly doubled from 293 to 600 tags, the S3 hunt grew from 79 to 120, the AR-Mule Deer Antlered Early hunt nearly doubled from 260 to 516, and the M-Mule Deer Antlered hunt grew from 130 to 243. Hunters should check HuntPilot's Nevada unit pages or the state's published draw report for the most current tag quotas and draw odds before applying, since these figures change from year to year.