NV Elk Unit 171
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — over 4,061 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.
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NV 171 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 171 spans 454,781 acres of nearly complete public land (99.6%), stretching from 4,569 to 8,630 feet. This elevation range supports both lower-country sagebrush and high-alpine habitat. The unit's vast acreage and public-land dominance eliminate access obstacles — hunters can operate freely across most terrain without permission hassles. However, elevation demands serious fitness. Forum reports confirm that huntable elk consistently occupy the 9,300–10,000 foot band, requiring sustained climbing and daily altitude gain. Hunters who trained for months before their tag found success; those unprepared faced a grinding physical campaign. ##..
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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
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) Early
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) Late
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) S1
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle (Antlered) S2
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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Rifle (Antlered) S3
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
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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 (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% |
| 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% |
| 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 (Antlered) S2 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Antlered) S3 | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Antlered | 1 | 0 | — |
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) Early | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Late | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 4, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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