NV Elk Unit 162
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NV 162 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 162 spans 1.25 million acres of high-elevation terrain, from 5,409 to 10,864 feet, with 100% public land throughout. This gives hunters complete access across the unit's full elevation range—from lower-country foothills through subalpine ridges. The expansive public ownership and broad elevation gradient support diverse habitat and reduce access bottlenecks. Forum reports indicate elk concentrate in high-country wilderness areas and migrate seasonally into lower basins. Mule deer stay predominantly in lower and mid-elevation zones; high-country animals are less reliable. Abundant water and feed throughout the unit reduce weather-driven movement pressures..
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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 (Antlered) S1
Rifle (Antlered) S2
Rifle (Antlered) S3
Rifle, Antlerless
Rifle (Antlerless) Early
Rifle (Antlerless) Late
Rifle, Spike
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 | 29 | 15 | 51.7% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 32 | 9 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 30 | 13 | 43.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 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) Early | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Antlerless | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 28 | 12 | 42.9% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 32 | 7 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 17 | 4 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 24 | 1 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Spike | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | Archery, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S1 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 31 | 9 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 34 | 11 | 32.4% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 33 | 5 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 42 | 5 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Antlerless | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlerless | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle, Spike | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S2 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Early | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlerless) Late | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlerless | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Antlerless | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
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 15, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered) | Sep 17, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlerless) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlerless) | Aug 16, 2026 — Aug 24, 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) | Dec 5, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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