NV Elk Unit 172
Terrain Difficulty
Strenuous terrain — over 4,516 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
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NV 172 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 172 spans 382,782 acres across rugged high-elevation terrain (5,741–10,257 ft) in central Nevada's mountains. Nearly all land is public—nearly 100% managed by federal or state agencies—providing exceptional access for self-guided hunting. The steep elevation gradient supports diverse habitat from mid-elevation sage and pinyon-juniper to high-country alpine meadows and timber. This vertical relief concentrates elk movement and offers multiple elevation zones to pursue from early through late season as conditions shift. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 172 (primarily Nye County) hold a strong history of trophy-class elk production..
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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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