NV Elk Unit 161
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle — ALW | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | — |
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AI Scout Analysis
# Unit 161 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NV 161 spans 926,000+ acres of high-elevation terrain (4,576–11,931 ft) with nearly complete public-land access (99%). The unit offers extensive huntable acreage with good elevation diversity, though Nevada's arid character means water and vegetation concentrate in specific drainages and meadows. Forested higher elevations provide elk habitat, but accessibility depends heavily on scouting private access points and understanding seasonal movement patterns. ## Herd Quality & Population No population estimate or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Forum reports mention "good" herd presence, with elk visible from I-80 in some years....
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 674 | 30 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 262 | 30 | 11.5% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 97 | 12 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 256 | 7 | 2.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 191 | 3 | 1.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 94 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 127 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 275 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 601 | 30 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 412 | 55 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlerless) | resident | 71 | 40 | 56.3% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | resident | 65 | 17 | 26.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlerless) | nonresident | 59 | 3 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlerless) | nonresident | 61 | 6 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlerless) | nonresident | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | nonresident | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (Spike) | resident | 217 | 35 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 256 | 36 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 154 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 46 | 9 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 379 | 50 | 13.2% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlerless) | resident | 55 | 30 | 54.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | resident | 52 | 7 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Spike) | resident | 177 | 25 | 14.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 122 | 3 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 211 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 25 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlerless) | nonresident | 64 | 5 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlerless) | nonresident | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | nonresident | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | resident | 297 | 34 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | resident | 175 | 6 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 48 | 4 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlerless) | resident | 409 | 30 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlerless) | resident | 52 | 4 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | resident | 59 | 2 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (Spike) | resident | 164 | 15 | 9.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | nonresident | 121 | 4 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 218 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 25 | 1 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlerless) | nonresident | 55 | 3 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlerless) | nonresident | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | nonresident | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | 26 | 12 | 46.2% |
| 2025 | archery (Antlered) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (Antlered) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | 32 | 9 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlerless) | 39 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlerless) | 22 | 6 | 27.3% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (Spike) | 19 | 3 | 15.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlered) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (Antlerless) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | archery (Antlerless) | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | 32 | 7 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlerless) | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlerless) | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Spike) | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlered) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlered) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (Antlerless) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | archery (Antlerless) | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (Antlerless) | 1 | 0 | — |
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