Nevada Elk Hunting Units & Draw Odds
46 units · 53.2% avg hunter success
Nevada runs a bonus-point elk draw for nonresidents across 46 units. You'll apply between March 23 and May 13, 2026, with results on May 29. The nonresident allocation is 10% of available tags; your application fee is $10, and if drawn, the tag fee is $1200. This page breaks down five key units with their 2024 draw odds and harvest success rates so you can compare your realistic chances at zero points against actual hunter performance. Whether you're chasing archery antlerless opportunities or evaluating which units fit your hunt style, the data here shows the variation across Nevada's elk country—from 42.9% draw odds in some units down to 16.7% in others, with harvest success ranging from 14.3% to 58.3%.
How the Nevada Draw Works
Draw system
Bonus points — each point multiplies your chances.
Nonresident allocation: 10% of tags
2026 application window
Mar 23 – May 13(nonresident)
Results: May 29
2026 fees (nonresident, regular)
$10 app · $156 license · $1200 tag · $10 point
Easiest Elk Draws for Nonresidents (2024 Results)
Point levels that drew with certainty, and the best documented zero-point hunts — actual draw results, per hunt.
43% at zero points · Archery, Antlerless
43% at zero points · Archery, Antlerless
43% at zero points · Archery, Antlerless
43% at zero points · Archery, Antlerless
17% at zero points · Archery, Antlerless
2.5% at zero points · Rifle (Antlerless) Late
2.5% at zero points · Rifle (Antlerless) Late
2.5% at zero points · Rifle (Antlerless) Late
2.5% at zero points · Rifle (Antlerless) Late
0.8% at zero points · Rifle, Antlerless
0.6% at zero points · Rifle, Antlerless
0.6% at zero points · Rifle, Antlerless
| Unit | Drew with certainty at | Best zero-point hunt | Success | Public land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 076 | — | 43%Archery, Antlerless | 58.3% | 94% |
| Unit 077 | — | 43%Archery, Antlerless | 14.3% | 54% |
| Unit 079 | — | 43%Archery, Antlerless | 33.3% | 57% |
| Unit 081 | — | 43%Archery, Antlerless | 14.3% | 79% |
| Unit 231 | — | 17%Archery, Antlerless | 50% | 99% |
| Unit 161 | — | 2.5%Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 25% | 99% |
| Unit 162 | — | 2.5%Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 16.7% | 100% |
| Unit 163 | — | 2.5%Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 22.2% | 100% |
| Unit 164 | — | 2.5%Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 66.7% | 100% |
| Unit 062 | — | 0.8%Rifle, Antlerless | — | 70% |
| Unit 072 | — | 0.6%Rifle, Antlerless | 66.7% | 96% |
| Unit 073 | — | 0.6%Rifle, Antlerless | 60% | 74% |
All Nevada Elk Units
Nevada Elk Draw FAQ
When do I apply for Nevada nonresident elk in 2026?
Applications open March 23 and close May 13, 2026. Results post on May 29. Have your $10 application fee ready; if you draw, the tag fee is $1200.
What percentage of Nevada elk tags go to nonresidents?
Nonresidents receive 10% of available elk tags in Nevada's draw system.
Can I draw Nevada elk at zero bonus points?
Yes. In 2024, the best zero-point hunts in Nevada drew at 42.9% (archery antlerless in units 076, 077, 079, and 081), while Unit 231's archery antlerless drew at 16.7%. Your odds depend on the specific unit and hunt type you apply for.
How does Nevada's bonus-point system work for elk?
Nevada uses a bonus draw, meaning all applicants—zero points or more—enter a single draw pool each year. Your bonus points increase your odds, but the system doesn't guarantee a tag based on a point threshold. Even at zero points, you have a chance in most units.
Plan your Nevada Elk hunt — free account, no card. Run the draw simulator at your point level, see 2022–2024 data, and save units to compare.
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