NV Elk Unit 173
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NV 173 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NV 173 spans nearly 1 million acres across high desert and alpine terrain, rising from 4,870 to 11,740 feet. With 98.8% public land and just 12% wilderness, the unit is largely accessible via vehicle and foot traffic without permit restrictions. Terrain mixes sagebrush valleys at lower elevations with mixed-conifer and alpine habitat at the higher peaks—a vertical range that offers diverse hunting options depending on season and herd location. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NV 173 (primarily Nye County) hold record-book elk entries spanning decades, with documented trophy-class animals..
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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
Muzzleloader, Antlered
Rifle (Antlered) Early
Rifle (Antlered) Late
Rifle (Antlered) S1
Rifle (Antlered) S2
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Rifle (Antlered) S3
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Antlered | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| 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) Late | Nov 21, 2026 — Dec 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Antlered) — Rifle-Elk (Antlered) Early | Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 20, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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