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NevadaElk

NV Elk Unit 051

Total Acres
1,725,917
Public Land
73%
Wilderness
2%
Elevation
3,751–9,611 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered)Sep 1, 2026Sep 16, 2026male
2026Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered)Sep 17, 2026Sep 30, 2026male

AI Scout Analysis

# NV 051 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 051 spans 1.7 million acres of high-elevation terrain (3,751–9,611 ft) across western Nevada with 73% public land access. The mixed sagebrush and juniper habitat at lower elevations transitions to alpine and aspen at the ridges. Weather variability (heat, wind, early snow) is a key challenge. **Herd Status** Trophy data is not available for this unit. Forum reports note good overall elk numbers visible on I-80 corridors, with observations...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Antlered)resident3401
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)resident111

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2023Rifle (Antlered)11100.0%
2023Muzzleloader (Antlered)10