NV Elk Unit 171
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Antlered) — Archery-Elk (Antlered) | Aug 25, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) — Muzzleloader-Elk (Antlered) | Sep 17, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Late | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Early | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NV 171 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Hunting Conditions Unit 171 spans 454,781 acres across the 4,569–8,630 ft elevation range with virtually 100% public land access. The high elevation and abundance of feed and water support a stable elk population, though early season conditions (archery/muzzleloader in late August through September) can be challenging if warm weather keeps animals bedded during daylight hours. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data indicates the county (Nye) has...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | resident | 614 | 28 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | resident | 297 | 34 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | resident | 175 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | resident | 48 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Early | nonresident | 199 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Antlered) Late | nonresident | 121 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Antlered) | nonresident | 218 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Antlered) | nonresident | 25 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 (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% |