NV Elk Unit 163
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NV 163 — Terrain & Access NV 163 spans 753,000 acres across a substantial elevation range (5,218–10,199 ft), offering both lower-country and high-country elk habitat. Nearly all land is public—99.6%—making the unit exceptionally accessible for self-guided hunters without private-land barriers or trespass concerns. This public-land composition is a major advantage for independent hunters planning their own routes and camps. The unit's elevation breadth supports diverse terrain and vegetation zones, creating opportunities across multiple habitat types. Access roads and trails provide entry points throughout the unit, though as with most Nevada terrain, hunters should expect variable conditions and plan logistics..
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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) 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 | 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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