NV Elk Unit 081
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NV 081 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 081 spans 4,716–7,812 ft across 424,411 acres with 79% public land, offering solid access for foot hunters. The elevation spread supports diverse elk habitat, from lower-elevation sagebrush and mixed terrain to high-country refuge. With nearly 4 of 5 acres in public ownership, hunters have legitimate room to find uncontested country, though popular ridges and water sources near trailheads will draw pressure. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 081 hold a strong historical record of trophy-class elk production. Recent years (2022–2024) have yielded consistent record-book entries, including several animals..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Antlered
Archery, Antlerless
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Muzzleloader, Antlerless
Rifle (Antlered) Early
Rifle (Antlered) Late
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Rifle (Antlerless) Early
Rifle (Antlerless) Late
Rifle, Depredation
Rifle (Depredation) S1
Rifle (Depredation) S2
Rifle (Depredation) S3
Rifle (Depredation) S4
Rifle (Spike) Early
Rifle (Spike) Late
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 48 | 31 | 64.6% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 50 | 31 | 62.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 23 | 11 | 47.8% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 99 | 68 | 68.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 81 | 53 | 65.4% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlerless | 49 | 16 | 32.7% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 41 | 16 | 39.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Spike) Early | 11 | 8 | 72.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Spike) Late | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlerless | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 59 | 38 | 64.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 49 | 28 | 57.1% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 76 | 36 | 47.4% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 55 | 35 | 63.6% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlerless | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Spike) Early | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Spike) Late | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 57 | 44 | 77.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 52 | 37 | 71.2% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 11 | 7 | 63.6% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 63 | 40 | 63.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 31 | 17 | 54.8% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlerless | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Spike) Early | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Spike) Late | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlerless | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 2 | 0 | — |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Elk (Antlered) | Aug 25, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Antlerless) — Archery-Elk (Antlerless) | Aug 1, 2026 — Aug 24, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered) | Oct 22, 2026 — Nov 5, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlerless) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlerless) | Sep 17, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Early | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Late | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlerless) — Rifle-Elk (Antlerless) Early | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlerless) — Rifle-Elk (Antlerless) Late | Dec 5, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Spike) — Rifle-Elk (Spike) Late | Dec 5, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Spike) — Rifle-Elk (Spike) Early | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 20, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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