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NevadaBlack Bear

NV Black Bear Unit 291

Total Acres
495,644
Public Land
81%
Elevation
4,183–9,448 ft

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NV 291 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 291 spans 4,183–9,448 feet across high-desert and montane habitat, with 81% public land providing solid accessibility. The unit's broad elevation range supports both lower-country sagebrush and high-country forest, offering flexibility in route planning and habitat selection across seasons. Public land dominance reduces private-land complications. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 291 (Douglas and Lyon) hold a strong record-book history for black bear, with consistent production across the past two decades. Recent entries have reached the elite tier, indicating the area continues to produce trophy-class animals. Trophy quality appears..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle

NonresidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%6 pts → 4.3%12 pts → 22%13 pts → 0.0%
ResidentActual 2024 results by point level
0 pts → 0.0%3 pts → 0.5%12 pts → 6.2%13 pts → 1.9%

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle341235.3%
2024Rifle4125.0%
2023Rifle10
2023Rifle291551.7%
2023Rifle5480.0%
2022Rifle281553.6%
2022Rifle2150.0%
2022Rifle10

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
22
Avg Score
21
Top Score
22.4
Recent (5yr)
3

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